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Promotional Materials 

Tree Posters 

Our seven colorful posters 

showcase more than 160 

varieties and cultivars of the 

trees we grow. Designed to 

help our customers market 

trees, they are great tools for 

helping consumers and tree 

specifiers choose the best trees 

for their landscapes. Ready to 

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Shade and Ornamental Trees 

Tree 

Drawings 

and Size 

Ratings 

Tree shape and growth habit change as a tree 

grows. Young trees are often upright, while 

older ones of the same cultivar may become 

spreading. “Mature” size of a tree varies by 

climate, landscape site characteristics and 

how long the tree lives. City trees rarely 

reach the size and age of their counterparts 

in native forest stands. 

In a city situation, few trees live more than 

30 years, and those that do generally grow 

slowly beyond that age. Therefore, the size 

ratings and growth habits shown in this 

catalog are our best estimates for a healthy 

30 year old tree grown under “average” city 

conditions. 

©J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. tree form illustrations 

Our grading standards follow the system, 

developed by the American Nursery & Landscape 

Association (ANLA). Caliper measurements are 

taken at six inches above the bud union in 

budded trees, and at six inches above the 

ground in trees grown on their own root. 

The 2004 American Standard for Nursery Stock, 

approved by the American National Standards 

Institute, Inc. (ANSI) is available as a FREE 

downloadable file from the ANLA website, 

http://www.anla.org Copies may be purchased 

from ANLA by calling (202) 789-2900. 

Acer campestre 

Hedge Maple 

Acer campestre 

Hedge Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Dense and 

rounded 

Foliage: Dark green, 

glossy 

Fall Color: Yellowish 

A low maintenance, tough tree which adapts 

well to urban settings. Medium slow in growth 

rate and long lived. Attractive corky bark is 

striking in the winter. 

Acer campestre ‘Panacek’ 

Metro Gold Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright 

narrow oval 

Foliage: Dark green 

Fall Color: Bright 

yellow 

This upright, narrow oval cultivar has a tighter 

shape than Queen Elizabeth and is much 

narrower than seedling hedge maple. Selected 

by nurseryman Herman Panacek, it produces 

fewer seeds than typical and has an improved, 

bright yellow fall color. This is an excellent street 

tree selection from a species that has earned a 

reputation as a tough city tree. 

Acer campestre ‘Evelyn’ 

Queen Elizabeth Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 30' 


branching, oval 



A medium sized tree with an upright growth habit 

becoming rounded with age. More vigorous and 

upright growing than typical Hedge Maples, which 

often have horizontal or weeping limbs, Queen 

Elizabeth has 45˚ branch angles. 

Acer circinatum 

Vine Maple 

Acer circinatum 

Vine Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Multistemmed, 

upright 

spreading 

Foliage: Green 

Fall Color: Orange to 

bright red 

Fruit: Red winged 

samaras 

Pacific Northwest native tree has a delicate and 

artistic growth habit, rich green summer foliage 

and excellent fall color. 

Acer buergeranum 

Trident Maple 

Acer buergeranum 

Trident Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Round, low 

and spreading 

Foliage: Glossy 

green, pale underside 

Fall Color: Red, 

orange 

Adaptability to urban environments and small 

stature make this handsome tree a good choice 

for confined sites. 

Metro Gold Maple 


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Acer freemanii 

Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ 

Autumn Blaze ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


branching, broadly 

oval 

Foliage: Medium 

green 

Fall Color: Brilliant 

orange-red, long 

lasting 

A hybrid between Red and Silver Maple that 

combines the drought tolerance of Silver Maple 

and the fall color of Red Maple, this adaptable 

shade tree is a popular and proven performer. 

Though not as refined as Red Maple, its branch 

habit is an improvement over that of Silver Maple. 

Autumn Blaze ® Maple 

Acer x freemanii ‘DTR 102’ PP 7655 

Autumn Fantasy ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Broadly oval 


Fall Color: Bright red 

A fast growing hybrid of Red and Silver maple, it 

consistently produces very good fall color, even 

in warmer climates. 

Acer x freemanii ‘Marmo’ 

Marmo Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 45' 

Shape: Upright, oval 


green 

Fall Color: Orange 

to orange-red 

A seedless hybrid of Red and Silver Maple, its 

growth rate and form are similar to that of Silver 

Maple, while its fall color is that of Red Maple. 

Resistance to frost cracking is also a plus. 

Acer x freemanii ‘Sienna’ PP 11322 

Sienna Glen ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Pyramidal 


Fall Color: Rusty 

orange to burgundy 

Fruit: None observed 

This hardy hybrid maple was discovered in 

Minnesota. It features a strong central leader 

and develops a pyramidal form with minimal 

pruning. We expect this to be a tough, low 

maintenance tree. 

Acer ginnala 

Amur Maple 

Acer ginnala ‘Flame’ 

Flame Maple 

Zone: 2 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Low 

branched or multistemmed 

tree, 

rounded 


green, fine texture 


orange-red to 

deep red 

One of the hardiest trees available. Specimens 

are very interesting in form because of their 

spreading branch pattern. Flame is a seed 

source selection, chosen for improved form and 

consistent fall color. 

Red November Maple 

Acer ginnala ‘JFS-UGA’ 

Red November Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 24' 

Shape: Low 

branched or multistemmed 

tree 

Foliage: Bright 

green, fine texured 


A new Amur maple selected by Dr. Michael Dirr, 

this tree features bright green foliage that stays 

fresh and clean despite summer stress. 

Bright red fall color develops later than that of 

typical seedlings. This heat adapted Amur maple 

evolved from the heat of Georgia should perform 

well all across the southern U.S. 

Acer glabrum 

Rocky Mountain Maple 

Acer glabrum 

Rocky Mountain Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25 

Spread: 15 

Shape: Oval 


green 

Fall Color: Yelloworange 

to red 

This wide ranging Western tree is native from SE 

Alaska through the Rocky Mountains. Deeply 

lobed, serrated leaves are borne on purplish red 

stems, accented in late summer by red-tinted 

samaras. Fall colors are bright, and red twigs 

enliven the winter landscape. 

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Acer grandidentatum 

Big Tooth Maple 

Acer grandidentatum ‘Schmidt’ 

Rocky Mountain Glow ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Oval 


Fall Color: Yellow to 

orange-red 

This slow growing relative of the Sugar Maple is 

native to the Rocky Mountains. It is similar 

to Sugar Maple, but both leaves and tree are 

smaller. Intense fall color. 

Flamingo Box Elder 

Acer griseum 

Paperbark Maple 

Acer griseum 


Acer henryi 

Henry Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, rounded 

crown 

Foliage: Trifoliate, 

dark green 

Fall Color: Red 

A small tree of rare beauty, this trifoliate maple’s 

compound leaves give it a delicate texture in 

summer, then display long lasting red fall color. 

Exfoliating orange-brown to cinnamon-brown 

bark creates year round interest. 

Acer henryi 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 


to rounded 

Foliage: Trifoliate, 

green with bronze tint 

in spring 

Fall Color: Yellow 

to red 

Fruit: Pendulous 

chains of seed on 

female trees 

This rare trifoliate maple from Central China 

forms a small tree with textured foliage that 

takes on yellow to reddish fall color. 

Acer miyabei 

Acer miyabei ‘Morton’ 

State Street ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Upright oval 



Think of this Morton Arboretum release as a 

turbo-charged, more hardy alternative to 

A. campestre. Rough corky bark and leaf shape 

are similar to Hedge Maple, but its stronger 

growth rate and ascending branch habit result in 

a larger mature size. Excellent drought and cold 

tolerance and clean, pest-free foliage. 


Acer negundo 

Box Elder 

Acer negundo ‘Flamingo’ 

Flamingo Box Elder 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Oval to 

rounded 

Foliage: Variegated 

white and green with 

a pink tint 

Fall Color: Reddish 

tint 

Fruit: Seedless 

Outstanding for its multi-colored foliage. Leaves 

are variegated white and green, with the white 

area being more predominant than on most 

variegated plants. On the new growth, the foliage 

takes on a distinct pink tone, giving tricolor 

appearance. 

Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ 

Kelly’s Gold Box Elder 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


rounded 


yellow 

Fall Color: Golden 

yellow 


This cultivar features bright yellow new growth 

which holds well through summer heat. Interior 

foliage is yellow green. One of the brightest 

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Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ 

Sensation Box Elder 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Rounded 


green 


red 


Sensation is a male box elder clone that features 

slower, more controlled growth, improved branch 

structure, and an outstanding display of brilliant 

red autumn foliage. Warren Carnefix of Fruitland 

Nursery discovered the original tree growing 

near an abandoned Idaho homestead. 

Acer negundo ‘Variegatum’ 

Variegated Box Elder 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


rounded 

Foliage: Variegated, 

creamy white 

and green 


Fruit: Samaras, 

sterile 

The variegated foliage gives this highly 

ornamental tree a silvery-gold appearance 

which stands out in any landscape. This female 

tree bears pendulous chains of sterile samaras 

that add seasonal interest. 

Acer nigrum 

Black Maple 

Acer nigrum ‘Greencolumn’ 

Greencolumn Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright, 

narrow 

Foliage: Light green 


to apricot orange, 

excellent 

An upright oval tree with good resistance to heat, 

this is a selection of Black Maple. Better adapted 

to hot dry conditions than Sugar Maples. Leaves 

are yellow-orange, instead of red, in the fall. The 

original tree was selected by Bill Heard from a 

native stand in central Iowa. 

Crimson Prince Japanese Maple 

Acer palmatum 

Japanese Maple 

Acer palmatum ‘Atrolineare’ PP 7192 

Atrolineare Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 5' 


spreading, shrubby 

Foliage: Purple-red, 

very narrow lobes 

Fall Color: Orangeyellow 

A plant that evokes curiosity, its leaf lobes are so 

narrow that they are almost “string-like.” It is a 

small, shrubby tree which makes a high interest 

specimen. 

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ 

Bloodgood Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 18' 


becoming broad 

topped with age 

Foliage: Purple-red 


Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ 

Butterfly Japanese Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 6' 

Shape: Stiffly upright 


cream-white and light 

green 

Fall Color: Magenta 

tint 

Variegated foliage makes this a striking plant 

throughout the seasons. Light green leaves 

emerge in spring with pink margins that mature 

to white and take on a magenta tint in autumn. 

Acer palmatum ‘Crimson Prince’ PP 7217 

Crimson Prince Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 22' 


arching and 

spreading 

Foliage: Deep 

purple-red 


Widely used, well known, and reliable, Bloodgood 

is the standard for comparison among the purple 

leafed, tree form Japanese Maples. 

Introduced as an improved seedling of 

Bloodgood, Crimson Prince was selected for 

deeper purple-red summer color, better winter 

hardiness and faster growth. 


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Acer palmatum 

Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 24' 

Shape: Upright, then 

broadly spreading 



to orange-red 

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Contorta’ 

Contorta Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 12' 

Shape: Weeping, 

twisting 

Foliage: Laceleaf, 

bright green 


Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Tamukeyama’ 

Tamukeyama Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 12' 

Shape: Weeping 


deep purple-red 


The green leafed, seedling grown Japanese 

Maple has fine textured foliage and a light airy 

appearance. It is generally faster growing and 

adapts to more difficult environments than the 

hundreds of cultivars which derive from it. 

Acer palmatum ‘Moonfire’ 

Moonfire Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading and rounded 

with age 

Foliage: Dark purple 

Fall Color: Crimson 

This purple leafed selection is noted for very 

deeply colored leaves which hold their color 

through the heat of summer. 

Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ 

Sango Kaku Japanese Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 14' 

Shape: Upright to 

upright spreading 


medium green 

Fall Color: Gold 

Sometimes called Coral Bark Maple, this tree 

is famous for its bright red bark, which is 

particularly intensely colored in the winter. It’s 

a little narrower and more upright than most tree 

form Japanese Maples. 

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ 

Shishigashira Japanese Maple 

Zone: 6 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 8' 

Shape: Upright, vase 

shaped 

Foliage: Deep green, 

crinkled 

Fall Color: Gold with 

rose and crimson 

This green leaf weeper twists and turns as 

branches grow outward and down. Faster 

growIng than Viridis, its graceful gyrations make 

it quite unique among weeping Japanese maple. 

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ 

Crimson Queen Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 6' 

Spread: 8' 


mounded 


deep purple-red 

Fall Color: Scarlet 

Among the red laceleaf cultivars, the foliage of 

Crimson Queen is particularly heat resistant. 

Delicate leaves maintain their deep purple-red 

color maintained through the summer months 

and turn scarlet in the fall. 

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’ 

Seiryu Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 8' 




bright green 


orange to orange-red 

This is a very unusual upright growing form of 

laceleaf Japanese Maple with green foliage. 

Faster growing than weeping forms, it produces 

a delicately beautiful small tree. 

Tamukeyama is outstanding among the laceleaf 

weepers for its rich foliage color. Leaves hold 

their deep purple color through the heat of 

summer better than other cultivars. 

Contorta Japanese Maple 

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’ 

Weeping Green Japanese Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 6' 

Spread: 8' 


mounded 


bright green 


orange 

This green laceleaf weeper maintains a fresh, 

bright green appearance all summer. Finely cut 

leaves turn a brilliant golden orange in the fall. 

Commonly known as Lion’s Head Maple, this 

slow growing cultivar has unique, crinkly leaves. 

Interesting foliage coupled with compact growth 

make this an ideal small tree for patio or lawn. 

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Acer pensylvanicum 

Striped Maple 

Acer pensylvanicum 

Striped Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, broadly 

oval 



A wonderful tree for a cool, shady garden, 

the green and white vertically striped bark is 

especially outstanding in the winter. Very cold 

hardy, its foliage turns soft yellow in the fall. 

Acer platanoides 

Norway Maple 

Acer platanoides ‘Cleveland’ 

Cleveland Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Upright oval, 

dense 


green 


Cleveland is a good selection for city use, being a 

little more compact and upright than the species. 

Acer platanoides ‘Columnar’ 

Columnar Norway Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Narrow, 

upright, with 

ascending branches 



True to its name, this cultivar produces a column 

of green foliage. It is ideal for street use where 

buildings demand a narrow tree. It develops 

stout branches which grow stiffly upward, almost 

parallel to the main stem, which gives it a bold 

appearance in winter. 

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Acer platanoides ‘Conzam’ 

Conquest Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Narrow oval 

Foliage: Reddishpurple 

in spring 

becoming bronzepurple 

Fall Color: Bronzeorange 

Of lighter purple foliage color and intermediate 

in form between Crimson King and Crimson 

Sentry, this upright tree grows quickly with a 

sturdy trunk caliper. Its narrowly oval shape at 

maturity is ideal for street use. 

Acer platanoides ‘Ezestre’ 

Easy Street Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Pyramidal to 

narrow oval 



Discovered as a bud sport of Columnare, Easy 

Street is faster growing, slightly wider, and 

pyramidal in form. It matures to a perfect “street 

tree” form. 

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson King’ 

Crimson King Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval when 

young, becoming 

rounded 

Foliage: Deep purple 

Fall Color: Maroon 

to reddish-bronze 

The most commonly used cultivar of the purpleleafed 

Norway Maples, Crimson King retains its 

purple foliage color well from spring until fall. 

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ 

Crimson Sentry Maple 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Compact and 

dense, pyramidal to 

oval 




This bud sport of Crimson King shares the deep 

purple leaf color of its parent, but matures to 

a much smaller ultimate size. A very compact, 

heavily branched, upright tree. 

Acer platanoides ‘Deborah’ 

Deborah Maple 

Zone: 3b 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


to rounded 


in the spring, 

becoming dark 

bronze-green in the 

summer 

Fall Color: Bronze 

Deborah is a beautiful tree in spring and early 

summer when new leaves unfold, red tinted then 

purplish as they expand. In summer the tree 

becomes dark bronze-green. 

Acer platanoides ‘Pond’ 

Emerald Lustre ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 




green 


A vigorous selection which forms a rounded 

canopy, this tree was selected for its tendency 

to branch out heavily as a young tree in the 

nursery. 

Acer platanoides ‘Emerald Queen’ 

Emerald Queen Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Dense oval, 

with upright 

spreading branches 


reddish tint in spring 


Emerald Queen is probably the most widely 

used Norway Maple cultivar. In many respects 

it is the best green leafed selection. It forms a 

well shaped oval tree with good environmental 

tolerance and reliable yellow fall color. 

Acer platanoides ‘Fairview’ 

Fairview Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 



new growth, 

matures to bronze 

green 

An improved ‘Schwedler’ type maple, with 

reddish purple new growth. Narrower and more 

upright in form than Schwedler or Deborah. 

Easy Street Maple 

Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’ 

Globe Norway Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 18' 

Shape: Dense, round 


green 


A very formal looking tree, Globe is dense, 

compact and aptly named. It produces a 15 

foot green “lollipop”. Globe’s perfect symmetry 

makes a dramatic statement in the landscape. 

Acer platanoides ‘Jade Glen’ 

Jade Glen Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Broad, 

rounded 



DISEASE RESISTANCE: Verticillium tolerant 

A fast growing cultivar forming a broader, more 

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Acer platanoides 

Norway Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 




Acer platanoides ‘Royal Red’ 

Royal Red Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Oval when 


rounded 




Native from Northeastern Europe to the Caucasus, 

this adaptable tree was introduced to the U.S. in 

colonial times. Cultivars of this species, perfected 

for use in special situations, owe their fame to this 

remarkable parent. 

Acer platanoides ‘Columnarbroad’ 

Parkway ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Oval, with 

good central leader 



This purple leafed selection is very similar to 

Crimson King, but is considered by some people 

to have better cold hardiness. 

Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’ 

Silver Variegated Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 



light green with 

creamy white margin 


DISEASE RESISTANCE: Verticillium tolerant 

Parkway ® is one of the best Norway Maples for 

city use because of its pyramidal to oval shape, 

well behaved branching and strong central 

leader. It has proven to be a healthy tree and is 

ideal for use along wide streets and boulevards. 

Acer platanoides ‘Princeton Gold’ PP 6727 

Princeton Gold ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Oval 


yellow 


Princeton Gold is characterized by yellow foliage, 

particularly bright on new growth. The overall 

coloration is similar to Sunburst ® Honeylocust. 

Parkway ® Maple 

Admired for its unusual variegated foliage, it 

has a striking, brilliant effect in a landscape. 

Individual branches may occasionally revert to 

green and must be pruned out. 

Acer platanoides ‘Summershade’ 

Summershade Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 42' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Broad, 

rounded 



Fast growing, spreading to form a rounded 

crown. Its foliage is lighter green in color than 

other cultivars and is considered to be more 

heat resistant. 

Acer platanoides ‘Superform’ 

Superform Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


to rounded 


green 


The name Superform describes the growth habit 

of this tree. It was selected for its well behaved 

growth, uniform branch angles and overall symmetrical 

shape. Close in appearance to a typical 

Norway Maple seedling, but uniform and nearly 

perfect in shape. 

New World Maple 

Acer pseudoplatanus 

Sycamore Maple 

Acer pseudoplatanus ‘Atropurpureum’ 

Spaethii Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Oval with 


branches 

Foliage: Deep green 

on top surface of 

leaf, velvety purple 

on underside 

A very striking Maple because of the purple color 

of the underside of the leaf. Both Spaethii Maple 

and the green-leafed Sycamore Maple are very 

salt tolerant and are best adapted to the maritime 

climates of the East and West Coasts. 

Acer pseudoplatanus 

Sycamore Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


spreading branches, 

rounded crown 



Adaptable to varied growing conditions including 

high pH soils and exposed sites. Salt tolerant and 

appropriate for planting near the seashore. 


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Acer rubrum 

Red Maple 

Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong’ 

Armstrong Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 


fastigiate 



orange-red 

Armstrong is a fast growing columnar selection. 

It produces a very tall, narrow tree with 

ascending branches. It is widely used for street 

planting where space demands a tree which 

will not spread. 

Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Flame’ 

Autumn Flame ® Maple 

Zone: 3b 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Dense, 

rounded with 

spreading branches 


green 


Autumn Flame ® is one of the hardiest of Red 

Maples, is seedless, and is the first to color in 

the fall. Although its color doesn’t hold as long as 

Red Sunset ® , which colors about a week later, it 

reliably produces a brilliant red. Slower growing 

with smaller leaves than most, Autumn Flame ® 

produces a very symmetrical, rounded crown. 

Acer rubrum ‘Autumn Spire’ PP 7803 

Autumn Spire Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 


to oval 



Selected by Dr. Harold Pellett, this seedless 

University of Minnesota introduction features 

excellent cold hardiness. Upright oval form and 

early bright red fall color make it an excellent 

street tree for northern locations. 

Acer rubrum ‘Bowhall’ 

Bowhall Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Upright, very 

narrow 


green 


to reddishorange 

Bowhall is a tightly formed, sturdy, narrow tree 

excellent for street plantings. It stays smaller 

than Armstrong and has better foliage color in 

both summer and fall. 

Acer rubrum ‘Brandywine’ 

Brandywine Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Oval 


Fall Color: Deep red 

Introduced by the National Arboretum, Brandywine 

is a cross of October Glory ® and Autumn Flame ® . 

Seedless, it produces deep red fall color ten days 

later than most red maple and has proven to be 

well adapted in the South. 

Acer rubrum ‘Karpick’ 

Karpick ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 




orange 

Narrow when young, becoming oval with age, it 

has an excellent form for use as a street tree. 

Acer rubrum ‘Morgan’ C.O.P.F. 

Morgan Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 



green 

Fall Color: Orangered 

to red, reliable 

An extremely vigorous cultivar, it calipers well in 

the nursery. Selected at Macdonald College in 

Quebec, it colors very well even in mild climates. 

Acer rubrum ‘New World’ 

New World Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 


narrow oval 



yellow to orange red 


An attractive feature of this seedless U.S. 

National Arboretum release is reliably bright 

fall color in mixed shades of orange. When 

compared to the similarly shaped, upright and 

narrow Scarlet Sentinel ® Maple, this cultivar has 

a more relaxed habit. Maine seed source. 

Acer rubrum ‘Northwood’ 

Northwood Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 


to rounded 

Foliage: Medium to 

dark green 


Selected from a Northern Minnesota seed 

source by the University of Minnesota, 

Northwood is probably the hardiest of the Red 

Maples. It has a straight trunk and good branch 

angles. Its fall color is not as reliable as some of 

the other Red Maples. 

Armstrong Maple 

Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ 

October Glory ® Maple 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 


to round 


green, glossy 


to reddish-purple 

October Glory ® is a round headed selection 

which is the last cultivar to color in the fall. While 

it is less cold hardy than most cultivars, it seems 

to be better adapted to areas with mild winters 

and hot summer temperatures. 



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Acer rubrum 

Red Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 


to round 



orange to bright red 

Acer rubrum ‘Franksred’ 

Red Sunset ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 




glossy 


orange-red to red 

Acer rubrum ‘Somerset’ 

Somerset Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


to round 



Native to eastern U.S., this tree is well adapted 

to city conditions and wet soils. This is the 

parent species of numerous cultivars. 

The most highly rated and reliable of the Red 

Maple cultivars, Red Sunset ® has become 

the standard to which others are compared. 

Developed by J. Frank Schmidt, Jr., it’s a 

vigorous growing tree with a strong and 

symmetrical branching pattern. Lustrous, 

glossy green summer foliage changes to brilliant 

shades of red and orange-red in the fall. 

Acer rubrum ‘Scarsen’ 

Scarlet Sentinel ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 


rather narrow 



to orange-red 

A strong upright branch pattern gives Scarlet 

Sentinel ® an oval to rectangular outline and a 

bold appearance that makes it an excellent tree 

for streets and parking lots. Leaves are darker 

green and larger than those of other Red Maples, 

and they hold up well in summer heat. 

A National Arboretum introduction, the seedless 

Somerset resulted from crossing October Glory ® 

with Autumn Flame ® . It has excellent form in the 

nursery and consistent bright red fall color. 

Acer rubrum ‘Sun Valley’ 

Sun Valley Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval, 

symmetrical, 

densely branched 



This U. S. National Arboretum introduction glows 

in the fall with reliable bright red color. A hybrid 

between Red Sunset ® and Autumn Flame ® , it is 

seedless and features a very uniform, dense oval 

head. 

Redpointe Maple 

Acer rubrum ‘Frank Jr.’ P.A.F. 

Redpointe Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Broadly 

pyramidal 



Brilliant red fall color plus upright, broadly 

pyramidal form make this Schmidt introduction 

a standout. The refined form and foliage of the 

best Acer rubrum cultivars combine with the 

faster growth rate normally found in Acer x 

freemanii. A straight and dominant central leader 

results in strong branch angles that make it easier 

to grow. 

Acer rubrum ‘Schlesingeri’ 

Schlesinger Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Broadly vase 

shaped with rounded 

crown 


green 


orange-red 

Schlesinger’s form is unusual among the Red 

Maples in that its strong upright spreading 

branches form a broad vase shaped crown. 

Also unique is the soft tone of its fall color. 

Most good Red Maples’ fall color can be 

described as brilliant, but Schlesinger’s is better 

termed pastel. 

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Acer saccharinum 

Silver Maple 

Acer saccharinum 

Silver Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 45' 


strong upright 


becoming vase 

shaped with age 


green above, 

silvery beneath 


This fast growing tree tolerates tough conditions, 

under which other species might fail. It should 

be used where there is plenty of space for it to 

develop. 

Acer saccharinum ‘Silver Queen’ 

Silver Queen Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



branches 


green above, silvery 

beneath 



A more refined version of Silver Maple, with a 

more dominant central leader and more slender 

branches with better crotch angles. 

Acer saccharum 

Sugar Maple 

Acer saccharum ‘Barrett Cole’ PP 10590 

Apollo ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 10' 


columnar 



to red 

Unique narrowness, dense branching and 

compact form make this dwarf and columnar 

Sugar Maple ideal for limited spaces. Dark 

green foliage withstands summer heat. 

Acer saccharum ‘Autumn Splendor’ 

Autumn Splendor Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


to rounded 


green 

Fall Color: 

Orange-red 

This may be the best sugar maple for the 

southern plains and the Southwest. Selected 

from an isolated strain of sugar maple found in 

Caddo County, Oklahoma, by Dr. John Pair of 

Kansas State University. It is very resistant to 

heat, drought and leaf tatter. 

Acer saccharum ‘Reba’ 

Belle Tower Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 18' 


Foliage: Bright green 


Acer saccharum ‘Bonfire’ 

Bonfire Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



green 


orange to red 

Bonfire appears to be the fastest growing 

Sugar Maple selection. It has a wider 

environmental tolerance than most Sugar 

Maples, adapting well to diverse conditions. 

Produces a very brilliant fall color display of 

orange, orange-red and red. 

Acer saccharum ‘Commemoration’ 

Commemoration ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 


rounded 

Foliage: Thick, dark 

green, glossy 


orange-red 

This rapid growing Sugar Maple has thick, heavy 

leaves that are resistant to leaf tatter. It branches 

well as a young tree and develops good caliper. 

Acer saccharum ‘Morton’ 

Crescendo Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 




red to bright red 

Coming from the western range of the Sugar 

Maple and selected at Morton Arboretum, this 

tree features tough, heat resistant foliage and 

good orange red fall color. 

Skinner's Cutleaf Maple 

Acer saccharinum ‘Skinneri’ 

Skinner’s Cutleaf Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 

Foliage: Cutleaf, 

medium green above, 

silvery beneath 



Adapted to heat and humidity, this southern 

Tennessee selection was tested in Alabama 

by Jeff Sibley of Auburn University. Summer 

foliage is fresh and bright green compared to 

other sugar maples that suffer in hot weather. 

Additionally, it is among the narrowest and 

upright forms we have seen. 

A cutleaf selection featuring lateral branches which 

are more slender and horizontal than others. It is 

more refined than the species. 

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Acer saccharum ‘Endowment’ 

Endowment Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Columnar 



yellow 

A columnar growth habit makes this cultivar 

well suited for street planting. Dark green foliage 

turns bright yellow in the fall. 

Acer saccharum ‘Bailsta’ 

Fall Fiesta ® Maple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50’ 

Spread: 40’ 

Shape: Broadly ovate 


Fall Color: Orange, 

red, and yellow 

Sturdy and compact when young, this cultivar 

matures to become a full size specimen with 

an especially symmetrical crown and thick dark 

green summer foliage. Autumn brings on a mix of 

orange, red, and yellow colors in the canopy. 

John Pair Maple 

Acer saccharum ‘John Pair’ 

John Pair Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 



green 


Symmetrical and rounded in form, this heat 

resistant sugar maple of small stature is at home 

in the southern plains. Selected by horticulturist 

Dr. John Pair from the heat resistant Caddo 

County, Oklahoma seed source, its foliage stands 

up to summer heat. 

Acer saccharum ‘Astis’ 

Steeple ® Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 20' 




Steeple ® is a very symmetrical, narrowly oval 

tree discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr of the 

University of Georgia, Athens. Well adapted to 

the heat of the South, it features heat tolerant 

foliage and an excellent crown form. 

Acer saccharum ‘Legacy’ 

Legacy ® Maple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 

Foliage: Glossy dark 

green 

Fall Color: Reddishorange 

to red 

Acer saccharum 

Sugar Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


to rounded 


green 


red and scarlet 

Fall Fiesta ® Maple 

Acer saccharum ‘Green Mountain’ 

Green Mountain ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 



Fall Color: Reddishorange 

to red 

Green Mountain ® is the standard for comparison 

in Sugar Maples. It is the most widely planted 

selection and has proven itself well over time. 

It is probably the hardiest Sugar Maple and is 

the best choice for northern areas. It provides 

reliable fall color. 

Legacy produces a very symmetrical oval crown. 

This, combined with its glossy dark green leaves 

makes it one of the most handsome Sugar 

Maples in summer. Its leaves are quite tough 

and resist leaf tatter and drought. 

Acer saccharum ‘Flax Mill’ 

Majesty ® Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 




reddish 

One of the most vigorous Sugar Maples in 

the nursery, developing heavy caliper and full 

branching at a relatively early age. 

One of the finest trees for fall color. Somewhat 

slow growing but long lived, it acquires a 

stateliness all its own. 

Acer saccharum ‘Wright Brothers’ 

Wright Brothers Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 



to red 

Fast growing, hardy and reported to be resistant 

to scorch and frost cracking. Fall color is a bright 

mix of yellow, orange, and red. 


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Acer tataricum 

Acer tataricum 

Tatarian Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


rounded, often low 

branched 


green 


orange-red 

Fruit: Attractive red 

samaras 

Bright red samaras add summer color. Fine small 

tree for tough sites, adaptable to dry, high pH 

soils and cold winters. Very similar to A. ginnala, 

but leaves are slightly larger and more rounded. 

Acer tataricum ‘JFS-KW2’ 

Rugged Charm Maple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Compact 

broad oval 


green 


to red 

Flowers: White 

clusters in May 

Fruit: Attractive red 

samaras 

Compact and oval in form, the shapely 

canopy of this refined selection is a charming 

improvement over the hardy and rugged species! 

Bright red seed wings float in bright contrast 

against summer’s green leaves. Come autumn, 

the boldly textured foliage shows off a rich mix of 

yellow, orange, and bright red. 

Rugged Charm Maple 

Acer truncatum 

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘Keithsform’ 

PP 7529 

Norwegian Sunset ® Maple 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Oval 


glossy 


to red 

An upright oval tree with yellow-orange to red fall 

color. Norwegian Sunset ® has a particularly nice 

branch structure and uniform canopy. Its name 

reflects the tree’s similarity to Norway Maple in 

growth rate, branch structure and leaf shape. 

Norwegian Sunset ® Maple 

Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘Warrenred’ 

PP 7433 

Pacific Sunset ® Maple 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 


spreading, 

rounded crown 


smooth, very glossy 


to bright red 

Outstanding glossy summer foliage changes 

to tints of yellow, red, and orange in the fall. 

Pacific Sunset ® colors earlier and a little brighter 

than Norwegian Sunset. ® Branch structure is 

a little finer textured and more spreading than 

Norwegian Sunset. ® 

Aesculus 

Horsechestnut 

Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ 

Briotii Red Horsechestnut 

Zone: 4 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Round 


palmately compound 

Flower: Red, in 10" 

long clusters 

A rounded, very symmetrical tree with bright red 

flowers in the spring. Very striking in bloom. 

Aesculus 

Buckeye 

Aesculus flava 

Yellow Buckeye 

Alnus 

Alder 

Zone: 4 

Height: 60' 

Spread: 45' 



palmately compound 


Flower: Yellow, in 7" 

long clusters 

Native to the central Appalachian Mountains and 

Ohio Valley, this is the largest growing and most 

magnificent of the buckeyes. 

Alnus glutinosa 

Black Alder 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal 


Black alder is a fast growing tree for tough sites. 

It fixes nitrogen, thus it can grow in infertile soil, 

and it will tolerate extremely wet sites. 



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Amelanchier 

Serviceberry 

Amelanchier canadensis 

Shadblow Serviceberry 

Zone: 3 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 6' 

Shape: Multistemmed 

shrub 



to red 

Flower: White, small, 

in clusters 

Fruit: Edible, 

purplish blue, 3 ⁄8" 

A multi-stemmed strongly upright large shrub, 

native to the eastern U.S. and tolerant of wet soils. 

Amelanchier grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’ 

Princess Diana Serviceberry 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Gracefully 

spreading 

Foliage: Small, green 


red 

Flower: White, in 

clusters 



A gracefully spreading small tree with excellent 

fall color. Fall foliage is spectacular, coloring 

early and lasting late in the season. 

Amelanchier laevis ‘JFS-Arb’ PP 15304 

Spring Flurry ® Serviceberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 



green 



clusters 

Fruit: Purplish blue, 

edible, 3 ⁄8" 

A street tree Amelanchier! This Schmidt 

introduction has exceptional tree form. 

A dominant central leader supports strongly 

upward-oriented scaffold branches. Pure white 

blooms smother a delicate latticework of twigs 

in spring. These give way to healthy green 

foliage that turns orange in the fall. 

Amelanchier canadensis ‘Prince William’ 

Prince William Serviceberry 

Zone: 3 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 6' 

Shape: Multistemmed 

shrub 



to red 

Flower: Small, white, 

in clusters 


purplish blue, 3 ⁄8"- 1 ⁄2" 

An excellent multi-stemmed large shrub. Probably 

the best choice of those desiring Serviceberry’s 

delicious blueberry-like fruit, as it fruits very heavily. 

Amelanchier laevis ‘Snowcloud’ PP 7203 

Snowcloud Serviceberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Upright, oval, 

good tree form 


red tint in spring 

Fall Color: Scarlet 

Flower: White in 

clusters 

Fruit: Edible, 3 ⁄8", 

purplish blue 

Selected for upright, tree form growth, this 

strong growing serviceberry makes a good small 

street tree. 

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ 

Autumn Brilliance ® Serviceberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


moderately spreading 

Foliage: Medium, 

green 



clusters 

An excellent Amelanchier with good form and 

strong branching. It displays reliable spring 

bloom and bright fall colors. 

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Cole’s Select’ 

Cole’s Select Serviceberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading 



orange-red 


clusters 

This Amelanchier selection has thicker, glossier 

foliage than the others, giving it a healthy 

appearance in mid-summer. 

Spring Flurry ® Serviceberry 

Amelanchier laevis 

Allegheny Serviceberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Upright, oval, 

irregular 




clusters 



Grown both as tree form and multi-stem. It is 

a little taller, more upright, and more “tree-like” 

than most Amelanchier species. 

Dura-Heat ® Birch 

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Betula 

Birch 

Betula ‘Crimson Frost’ 

Crimson Frost Birch 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal to oval 

Foliage: Burgundy 

Fall Color: Burgundy 

Dark purple foliage and exfoliating white bark with 

cinnamon highlights create a striking color contrast. 

A graceful hybrid of B. platyphylla szechuanica and 

B. pendula purpurea. 

Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’ 

Dura-Heat ® Birch 

INSECT RESISTANCE: 

Resistant to bronze birch borer 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal 


green 


Heat resistant, glossy, deep green foliage gives 

this cultivar a fresh look through the heat of the 

summer, even in the southern U.S. It branches 

freely, giving it better density and a more compact 

appearance than the species. Attractive exfoliating 

bark is a medley of cream and tan colors. 

Betula ‘Rockimon’ PP 6192 

Rocky Mountain Splendor Birch 

Zone: 2 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Broadly pyramidal 

to oval 


green 


INSECT RESISTANCE: Birch borer resistance 

indicated by chemical analysis. 

This vigorous white barked birch is thought to 

be a hybrid of B. pendula and B. occidentalis 

(B.fontinalis). It originated in the Rocky Mountains 

where it is cold hardy. 

Betula ‘Penci-2’ 

Royal Frost ® Birch 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40’ 

Spread: 25’ 


Foliage: Purplebronze 


to reddish 

A hybrid of Crimson Frost and Whitespire, this 

tree combines purple-bronze foliage with an 

upright pyramidal growth habit. It maintains a 

strong leader and shows better caliper development 

and density than other purple leaf birch. 

Jacquemontii Birch 

Betula jacquemontii 

Jacquemontii Birch 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 



thick, glossy 



Partial resistance to leaf miner 

This tree has the whitest bark of all the Birches. 

Its trunk seems to almost glow when the tree is 

planted among darker foliaged plant material. 

Betula nigra 

River Birch 



Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 


pyramidal to rounded 


dark green 


gold 

The bark exfoliates to expose tan, pink or 

orange colored younger stems, which contrast 

beautifully with the white barked species. 

Betula nigra ‘Cully’ 

Heritage ® Birch 



Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal 

Foliage: Light green, 

glossy 


A selection of River Birch chosen for its lighter 

colored bark and large, glossy, light green 

leaves. The peeling bark exposes mottled 

patches of cream, orange and pinkish tan colors. 

Betula nigra ‘Summer Cascade’ PP 15105 

Summer Cascade Birch 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 20' 


weeping 


green 



Resistant to Bronze birch borer 

This river birch is surprisingly fast growing in 

the nursery but quickly matures to a graceful 

weeping habit that controls its ultimate size. 

In winter, it shows off its warm creamy-brown 

exfoliating bark. Tolerant of wet soils, it’s the 

first weeping birch with resistance to the 

Bronze birch borer. 



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Betula papyrifera 

Paper Birch 

Zone: 2 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 



Betula pendula ‘Dalecarlica’ 

Cutleaf Weeping Birch 

Zone: 2 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Narrowly 

oval with slender 

branches with 

weeping tips 



Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire Sr.’ 

Whitespire Sr. Birch 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 


to oval 


glossy leaves 


In cooler climates, this is the most permanent 

and desirable of all white barked Birches. Slow to 

turn white, but a perfect chalk-white when older. 

Beautiful as a single stem tree or clump form. 

Although it becomes a relatively large tree, 

slender branches always give it a graceful, 

delicate appearance. Hardy enough to do well 

in the Rocky Mountain states. 

Betula pendula ‘Trost Dwarf’ 

Trost Dwarf Birch 

Zone: 3 

Height: 4' 

Spread: 4' 


mounded 

Foliage: Green to 

silvery green 




Whitespire “Senior” is vegetatively propagated 

directly from the original, superior tree in 

Wisconsin. 

Betula utilis ‘Madison’ 

White Satin Birch 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 


to oval 



yellow 

White Satin Birch 

Betula papyrifera ‘Renci’ PP 12768 

Renaissance Reflection ® Birch 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 25' 


pyramidal 



A refined and unique tree that is truly a collector’s 

item. Its diminutive height is matched by delicate, 

deeply dissected, spidery thin leaves. 

Betula pendula ‘Youngii’ 

Young’s Weeping Birch 

Zone: 2 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Picturesque, 

weeping 



INSECT RESISTANCE: Reported resistance to 

bronze birch borer 

Selected by Dr. Ed Hasselkus of the University 

of Wisconsin, the original tree has resisted 

borers for nearly 30 years while nearby trees 

have died. Good cold hardiness, golden yellow 

fall color and satin-white bark are additional 

features of this long-lived, handsome tree. 


Reported resistance to bronze birch borer 

This cultivar was selected by Tom Pinney Jr. for 

its upright pyramidal shape, brilliant white bark, 

and high resistance to bronze birch borer. It’s 

faster growing than typical of the species and 

produces a narrower crown. 

Betula pendula 

European White Birch 

Zone: 2 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 




green 


yellow green 

Very attractive tree with white bark that does not 

peel as much as Paper Birch. Tolerates wet soil. 

This easily shaped tree is especially suited to 

small garden areas. Its characteristic, asymmetric 

branch structure makes it an attractive and 

interesting addition to an informal landscape. 

Betula platyphylla ‘Fargo’ PP 10963 

Dakota Pinnacle ® Birch 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 15' 


pyramidal 



Developed by North Dakota State University, 

this very cold hardy birch is well adapted to the 

tough climate of the northern plains. A stiffly 

upright, narrowly pyramidal form, combined with 

dense, dark green foliage and white bark give it 

a striking appearance. 

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Caragana 

Siberian Pea 

Caragana arborescens ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping Siberian Peashrub 

Zone: 2 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 


Foliage: Pinnately 

compound, bright 

medium green 

Flower: Small, bright 

yellow 


A very cold hardy plant, able to withstand 

some of the most difficult sites. Well adapted 

to drought and poor or alkaline soil. Attractive 

spring flowers and summer foliage. 

Weeping European Hornbeam 

Caragana arborescens ‘Walker’ 

Walker Siberian Peashrub 

Zone: 2 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 8' 


Foliage: Fine 

textured, fern-like, 

green 


Flower: Small, bright 

yellow 

Leaflets are very narrow and linear, almost 

like needles on a conifer. This gives this small 

weeper an extremely fine textured appearance. 

Carpinus 

Hornbeam 

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ 

Pyramidal European Hornbeam 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Dense compact, 

narrow when 


oval 



Symmetrical and formal in appearance. It is heat 

and drought resistant, and seems to be relatively 

free of disease and pest problems. 

Carpinus betulus ‘Frans Fontaine’ 

Frans Fontaine Hornbeam 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 15' 


columnar 



Fastigiate form is maintained with maturity, the 

narrowest of the C. betulus cultivars. 

Carpinus caroliniana 

American Hornbeam 

syn. Blue Beech 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Oval 



bright orange-red 

Eastern U.S. native also known as Ironwood and 

Musclewood; names inspired by the smooth, 

gray, irregularly fluted trunk. A widely adapted 

small tree with outstanding fall color, excellent 

for naturalistic plantings. 

Carpinus japonicus 

Japanese Hornbeam 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Low 

branched, wide 

spreading 


glossy, 


Carpinus betulus ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping European Hornbeam 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


Foliage: Dark Green 


An elegant weeping habit usually found in more 

temperamental species disguises the toughness 

and adaptability of this drought and insect 

resistant European hornbeam. A rounded crown 

of pendulous branches cascades to the ground 

from a central trunk of smooth, steely gray bark. 

Catalpa 

Catalpa speciosa 

Northern Catalpa 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 


with rounded top, 

open structure 


green, large leaves 

Fall Color: Yellowgreen 


large clusters 

A native of the central United States and known 

for its tolerance of tough conditions, especially 

heat and drought. Its branch structure presents 

a bold, rugged appearance. 

Leaves corrugated along the veins and 

distinctive fan like branch habit contribute to the 

graceful shape of this unusual tree. 



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Celtis 

Hackberry 

Celtis occidentalis 

Hackberry 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Broad top 

with ascending, then 

arching branches 



Tolerant of harsh climatic conditions as well as 

urban abuse, this deep rooted tree rarely lifts 

sidewalks. The rough, corky bark adds interest 

and resists damage. 

Celtis ‘Magnifica’ 

Magnifica Hackberry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


to vase shaped 


green 


This Hackberry selection develops a large, arching 

canopy similar to that of an Elm. Thought to 

be a hybrid of C. occidentalis and C. laevigata, 

it exhibits faster growth and better insect resistance 

than its parents. 

Cercidiphyllum 

Katsura Tree 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 

Katsura Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 


and pyramidal when 

young, rounded with 

age 

Foliage: Bluish-green 

Fall Color: Yellow or 

apricot orange 

A tree of variable form: Single stem trees are 

usually upright when young, while multi-stem 

plants are usually spreading. The beautiful heart 

shaped foliage and the delicate, fine texture make 

this tree an eye catcher in parks and gardens. 

Cercidiphyllum japonicum ‘Morioka Weeping’ 

Morioka Weeping Katsura Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


Foliage: Bluish-green 


Branches bearing heart-shaped leaves arch 

upward, then cascade to the ground in an 

unusually graceful manner. Its artistic form is 

reminiscent of a green weeping beech. 

Katsura Tree 

Cercis 

Redbud 

Cercis canadensis ‘Appalachian Red’ 

Appalachian Red Redbud 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Multi-stem 

or low branched, 

spreading 



Flower: Bright pink 

flowers emerge from 

magenta buds 

This cultivar has the brightest flowers we 

have seen in a Eastern redbud. Magenta buds 

open to shockingly bright pink blooms, often 

described as neon pink or hot pink, quite 

different from the lavender tinted soft pink more 

typically seen in the species. It flowers heavily 

and has excellent dark green summer foliage. 

Cercis canadensis 

Eastern Redbud 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Multi-stem or 

low branching tree. 

Somewhat flat-topped 


green 


Flower: Reddish 

purple in bud, rosypink 

when open 

The profuse flowers that bloom in April or May 

before the leaves develop make this a spring 

favorite. It is attractive as a tree for naturalized 

garden areas or as a graceful addition to a small 

yard. 

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Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ 

Forest Pansy Redbud 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 25' 



rounded 


paling to bronzegreen 

interior 


orange 

Flower: Magenta 

rose 

A highly prized red-leaved selection of Eastern 

Redbud. Delicate magenta rose flowers appear 

before the foliage. New growth is exceptionally 

glossy. 

Cercis chinensis 

Chinese Redbud 

Zone: 6b 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 


dense, rounded 

shrub 

Foliage: Green, 

thick, leathery 

Flower: Rose-pink, 

densely packed 

A heavy flower display with rose-pink blooms 

packed tightly along its branches distinguishes 

this shrub among the redbuds. It is smaller 

than C. canadensis, with a dense and compact 

growth habit. 

Chamaecyparis 

Falsecypress 

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping Alaskan Cedar 

Zone: 7 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 10' 


conical 


A gracefully weeping top and pendulous branches 

cascade from an upright central trunk to create a 

remarkable sculptural landscape specimen. 

Chionanthus 

Fringe Tree 

Chionanthus virginicus 

Fringe Tree 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


dark green 


Flower: Small 

greenish-white 

flowers borne in 

clusters, fragrant 

In late spring, masses of fragrant and feathery 

blooms cover the branches of this tree whose 

Latin name translates to “Snow Flower.” Adaptable 

to varied soils and climates, and quite tolerant of 

urban conditions. 

Fringe Tree 

Chionanthus retusus 

Chinese Fringe Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 




yellow 

Flower: White, snowlike, 

in large clusters 

This small ornamental has multi-season appeal. 

In late spring, snow white flowers cover the 

branch tips. Dark green summer foliage change 

to bright yellow in the fall, then winter brings 

emphasis to its attractive gray bark on the trunk 

and low branches. 

Cladrastis 

Yellowwood 

Appalachian Red Redbud 

Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’ PP 10328 

Lavender Twist ® Redbud 

Zone: 5 

Height: 7' 

Spread: 8' 


umbrella shaped 


green 


Flower: Magenta 

buds open rosy pink 

Elegant and graceful, weeping and compact, this 

plant creates a great feature in a small garden. 

Springtime’s tight clusters of bright magenta 

buds open to reveal rosy pink flowers. Slightly 

zigzagging branches cascade to form lattice 

work curtains of heart-shaped foliage. 

Lavender Twist ® Redbud 

Cladrastis kentukea 

Yellowwood 

Zone: 4 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Round 



Brilliant yellow 

Flowers: White, in 

long clusters, 

fragrant 

Showy cascades of fragrant white pea-like blooms 

are spectacular in May and June. Compound 

leaves and arching branches give an elm-like shape 

to this urban-tolerant native shade tree. 



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Cornus 

Dogwood 

Cornus alternifolia 

Pagoda Dogwood 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Rounded, 

layered branches 



Flower: Small, 

creamy white 

Fruit: Blue-black 

Striking in every season, this adaptable North 

American native tree has distinctively tiered, 

horizontally layered branches that suggest Asian 

origin. Through the year, they sport creamy white 

flowers, textured light green leaves, blue-black 

fruits and red fall foliage. 

Cornus controversa ‘June Snow’ 

June Snow Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Horizontally 

layered, spreading 



to red 

Flower: White, in flat 

topped clusters 

Fruit: Blue-black, 1 ⁄4", 

clustered 

Fast growing and wide spreading, with branches 

developing a horizontally tiered appearance. Flat 

topped clusters of white flowers often exceed 

6" in diameter. Outstanding fall color; mottled 

orange-yellow, red, and purple-red. 

Cornus florida rubra 

Pink Flowering Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, 

rounded crown 



Flower: Pink 

The pink flowering dogwood is an old time 

favorite for good reason. Delicate pink flower 

bracts cover the plant in spring. 

Heart Throb ® Dogwood 

June Snow Dogwood 

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Chief’ 

Cherokee Chief Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



crown 



Flower: Rose red to 

ruby red 

This cultivar is noted for its red flowers, much 

deeper in color than the delicate pink of 

C. florida rubra. 

Cornus florida ‘Cherokee Princess’ 

Cherokee Princess Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 24' 

Spread: 20' 


rounded crown 



Flower: White 

A very vigorous white flowering selection, 

upright growing, with large, glossy green leaves. 

Reliable and heavy flowering; large white bracts. 

Cornus florida ‘Sunset’ PP 6305 

Cherokee Sunset Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



crown 


yellow and green 


Flower: Deep pink to 

light red 

This is the only variegated dogwood with red 

flower bracts. A vigorous grower, it displays a 

variety of changing colors through the spring, 

summer, and fall. 

Cornus florida ‘Cloud 9’ 

Cloud 9 Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Spreading, 

broadly rounded 

crown 



Flower: White 

Heavy production of large white flowers at 

an early age. The rounded flower bracts are 

overlapping and give a clean white appearance. 

Cornus kousa chinensis 

Chinese Kousa Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Widely vase 

shaped to rounded, 

layered branches 


green 


Flower: White 

Four large white bracts form star shaped “flowers” 

in June. An unusual and beautiful dogwood that 

is hardier, more drought tolerant and disease 

resistant than C. florida. 

Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ 

Eddie’s White Wonder Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


pyramidal with 

slightly pendulous 

branching 



Flower: Large white 

bracts 

Fruit: Small red 

White flower bracts of this hybrid cultivar are 

much larger than those of its parent C. florida, 

and it grows taller. It is also easier to grow and 

more adaptable that its other parent, C. nuttallii. 

Cornus kousa ‘Schmred’ PP 9283 

Heart Throb ® Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 




Flower: Deep rose 

pink 

Fruit: Red, 3 ⁄4" 

Large, deep reddish to rose-pink flower bracts 

form flower heads that reach four inches in 

diameter. Introduced by Don Schmidt Nursery, 

its handsome blooms last for up to two months 

in Oregon. 

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Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way Select’ 

Milky Way Select Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Rounded to 

wide vase 



Flower: Large 

creamy white bracts 


Selected for its heavy and long lasting display 

of creamy white flowers, each composed of four 

large bracts. This showy cultivar also features 

abundant bright orange-red fruit and excellent 

orange-red to red autumn color. 

Milky Way Select Dogwood 

Cornus kousa ‘Satomi’ 

Satomi Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Vase shaped 

to rounded 



Flower: Pink 

Rose pink blooms perch atop the branches of 

Satomi Dogwood in late spring. Raspberry-like 

fruits appear in late summer among the light 

green leaves that turn varied shades of red in 

the fall. 

Cornus x ‘Rutdan’ PP 7204 

Celestial ® Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


Flower: White 

Fruit: None 

DISEASE RESISTANCE: Resistant to Dogwood 

Anthracnose and Powdery Mildew 

Clean, disease resistant foliage and a heavy 

annual bloom make this tree both reliable and 

beautiful. Cream-white flowers have broad, 

overlapping bracts. 

Cornus x ‘Rutcan’ PP 7210 

Constellation ® Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 





Flower: White 

Fruit: None 


Anthracnose 

Constellation ® is the fastest growing of the 

C. kousa x C. florida hybrid dogwoods developed 

by Dr. Elwin Orton of Rutgers University. White 

flower bracts are large, elongated and nonoverlapping. 

Sterile, ensuring a clean landscape 

and an annual bloom. 

Cornus kousa x nuttallii ‘KN4-43’ P.A.F. 

Starlight ® Dogwood 

Zone: 7a 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 




Flower: Large, 

creamy white 

Fruit: 3 ⁄4", orange 

Strong upright growth, clean dark green foliage, 

and large firm flowers give this hybrid dogwood 

great promise. The tree has shown resistance to 

mildew and anthracnose, holding healthy dark 

green foliage all summer. A Rutgers hybrid of the 

Pacific dogwood and the Chinese dogwood. 

Cornus x ‘Rutgan’ PP 7207 

Stellar Pink ® Dogwood 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 





Bright red 

Flower: Light pink 

Fruit: None 


Antracnose and Powdery Mildew 

Large and slightly overlapping flower bracts are 

tinted a delicate shade of soft pink, a little lighter 

in color than C. florida rubra. Flowering date of 

the Rutgers series is intermediate between the 

C. kousa and C. florida parents. 

Cornus (kousa x nuttallii) x kousa ‘KN 30-8’ P.A.F. 

Venus ® Dogwood 

Zone: 5b 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 



Fall Color: Red to 

purple-red 

Flower: Very large, 

6", creamy white 

This vigorous hybrid dogwood combines the 

huge flowers of the Pacific dogwood with the 

environmental tolerance of the Chinese 

dogwood. Bred by Elwin Orton of Rutgers 

University, Venus ® has the largest bloom of any 

dogwood we have seen and is very floriferous. 

Little fruit, nearly sterile. 

Cornus mas 

Cornelian Cherry Dogwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 22' 

Shape: Low 

branched, rounded 


glossy 

Fall Color: Variable, 

reddish 


yellow, in masses 

Fruit: Bright red, 

cherry like 

In form and fruit, this tree could be mistaken for 

a crabapple. Its exfoliating bark and masses of 

bright yellow flowers that appear very early in 

the spring make it unique. 

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Cotinus 

Smoketree 

Cotinus obovatus 

American Smoketree 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 




orange to red 

Flowers: Plume-like 

clusters 

This small tree, native to the southeastern United 

States, features fall colors so bright that they 

sometimes appear flourescent. Mixed tones of 

orange yellow, orange-reds, and reddish purple 

combine beautifully. Large, fuzzy plume-like 

flower clusters give it its common name. 

Cotinus coggygria x obovatus ‘Grace’ 

Grace Smoketree 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


Foliage: Purplish-red 


Orange-red 

Flower: Purplishpink 

panicle 

Soft purple-red foliage covers this low branched 

tree in summer and intensifies to orange-red in 

autumn. Large, airy, purplish-pink flower clusters 

add drama in summer. 

American Smoketree 

Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ 

Royal Purple Smoketree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 16' 

Spread: 13' 


spreading, rounded, 

open 



purple 

Flower: Sterile flower 

stalks form fuzzy 

plumes of purplish 

“smoke” 

Fuzzy plumes of purplish “smoke” float above 

dark purple foliage that turns bright red to 

red-purple in autumn. Traditionally grown as a 

multi-stem shrub, when trained with a single 

trunk, it becomes an attractive small tree with 

multi-season appeal. 

Cotoneaster 

Cotoneaster apiculatus 

Cranberry Cotoneaster 

Zone: 5 

Height: 5' 

Spread: 4' 

Shape: Grown on a 

standard 


green 


Flower: Pink 


Cranberry Cotoneaster is noted for its abundant 

and long lasting bright red fruit which covers the 

plant in the fall. We grow it as a dwarf patio tree 

on a 4' standard. 

Crataegus 

Hawthorn 

Crataegus ambigua 

Russian Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


green 

Flower: White 

Fruit: Deep red 

This tough tree from the plains of southern 

Russia sports white flowers and deep red fruits. 

Tolerant of drought and alkalinity, it is well 

adapted to life in the high, dry prairies of the 

United States. 

Crataegus crus-galli 

Cockspur Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Dense, 

rounded with 

horizontal spreading 

branches 

Foliage: Leathery, 

deep green, glossy 


orange to scarlet 

Flower: White 

Fruit: Red, 3 ⁄8"- 1 ⁄2", 

persistent 

Outstanding as a specimen because of its 

distinctive horizontal branch pattern and its 

attractive glossy foliage. It can also be sheared 

into a dense, thorny hedge. 

Snowbird Hawthorn 

Crataegus crus-galli ‘Inermis’ 

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 


spreading 

Foliage: Leathery, 

deep green, glossy 

Fall Color: Orange or 

rusty orange 

Flower: Small, white 

in 2" clusters 

Fruit: Dark red, 3 ⁄8"- 

1 

⁄2", persistent 

This small adaptable tree has the excellent 

foliage of Crataegus crus-galli yet completely 

lacks the dangerous thorns. 

Crataegus laevigata ‘Crimson Cloud’ 

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 18' 

Shape: Oval, with 


wavy branches 

Foliage: Small glossy 

green 

Flower: Bright red 

with white centers 

Fruit: Bright red 

DISEASE RESISTANCE: Resistant to leaf spot 

This tree is distinctive for its wavy branch habit 

and bright red flowers with white centers. 

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Crataegus mollis 

Downy Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 30' 


wide spreading 


green 


bronze red 

Flower: White, 1", 

in clusters 


Also known as “Red Haw,” the range of this 

widely adapted native tree extends across most 

of the eastern U.S. and into southern Canada. 

Foliage is downy when unfolding. Dense branches 

create valuable cover for wildlife. 

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’ C.O.P.F. 

Snowbird Hawthorn 

Zone: 3 

Height: 22' 

Spread: 20' 


to rounded 

Foliage: Dark glossy 

green 


double white, in 

clusters 

Fruit: Bright 

crimson, 3 ⁄8" 

Snowbird was introduced by the Morden 

Research Station in Canada where it originated 

as a seedling of Toba. It is hardier than Toba and 

has a glossier, more handsome leaf. 

Crataegus phaenopyrum 

Washington Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


to rounded 


very glossy 


scarlet and reddish 

purple 


clusters 

Fruit: Bright, glossy 

red, 1 ⁄4", persistent 

The small attractive fruits blend beautifully with 

the autumn leaves. Many people rate this the 

best North American Hawthorn. Very useful in 

both multi-stem and tree form. 

Crataegus x lavallei 

Lavalle Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 28' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Irregular vase 

shape 


leathery 



large clusters 

Fruit: Orange, 5 ⁄8" 

Lavalle increases its landscape interest as the 

season progresses. Foliage intensifies from bright 

glossy green in summer to the bronze-green of 

fall, which complements its persistent orange to 

orange red fruit. Its form has strong impact on the 

winter landscape, with smooth dark bark and an 

irregularly vase shaped growth habit. 

Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’ 

Toba Hawthorn 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


round 


Flower: In clusters, 

double white, fading 

to pink, fragrant 


Selected by the Morden Research Station 

in Canada. A hardy tree with a well behaved 

branch pattern. 

Crataegus viridis ‘Winter King’ 

Winter King Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 25' 


shaped, angular 

branch pattern 




clusters 

Fruit: Bright red, 1 ⁄4" 

Winter King is an attractive Hawthorn with silvery 

bark that contrasts nicely with dark green, glossy 

leaves. The strong, angular lines of its branching 

pattern give it a bold appearance in the winter. 

Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ 

Paul’s Scarlet Hawthorn 

Zone: 4 

Height: 22' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Dense, 

upright spreading, 

oval 

Foliage: Small, 

deeply lobed, green 

Flower: Double, 

scarlet to rose 

Fruit: Sparse, deep 

red 

The brilliant colored flowers make this tree the 

showiest of all the Hawthorns in the spring. This 

selection is susceptible to leaf spot. 

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn 



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Elaeagnus 

Olive 

Elaeagnus angustifolia 

Russian Olive 

Zone: 2 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


irregular outline 

Foliage: Silver green 

to gray-green 


Flower: Fragrant, 

greenish yellow 

Rivers Purple Beech 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Fastigiata’ (‘Dawyck’) 

Fastigiate Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Columnar, 

fastigiate 


Deep green foliage and the tightness of its 

fastigiate form make this one of the most 

striking of columnar trees. 

Used effectively as an attractive, impenetrable 

hedge even in difficult climates and inhospitable 

soils. A good source of silver-gray foliage to 

lighten a landscape. 

Eucommia 

Eucommia ulmoides 

Hardy Rubber Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 45' 


with ascending 

branches 

Foliage: Lustrous 

dark green 

Glossy foliage is reported pest free. This drought 

and disease resistant tree tolerates a wide range 

of soil conditions including alkaline. 

Fagus 

Beech 

Fagus grandifolia 

American Beech 

Fagus sylvatica 

Green Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



green 


bronze 

Slow growing, but ultimately large and 

magnificent. A mature tree is an imposing sight, 

with smooth silver-gray bark, lustrous green 

foliage, and sturdy branch structure. 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


pyramidal to 

broadly oval 


green 


A large and stately tree with beautiful silverygray 

bark that contrasts well with its dark green 

summer foliage. 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Dawyck Purple’ 

Dawyck Purple Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 12' 


fastigiate 

Foliage: Purple 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Asplenifolia’ 

Fernleaf Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


Foliage: Cutleaf, 

green 


brown 

A large growing cultivar with crisp, dark green, 

cutleaf foliage. The branching gives the tree the 

appearance of closely layered, fan like sprays. 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Purple Fountain’ 

Purple Fountain Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 12' 


from ascending trunk 

Foliage: Purple to 

purple-red 

Pendulous branches drape from an upright 

leader as this unusual beech matures into a 

unique living sculpture. Much faster growing 

than Purpurea Pendula, its foliage is a slightly 

lighter shade of purple. 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea Pendula’ 

Purple Weeping Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 15' 


weeping, mushroom 

shaped 


Dawyck Purple Beech 

A purple leaf form of Fastigiate Beech. Tight and 

narrow in form, with purple leaf color that holds 

well in the summer. 

Weeping habit and the absence of a central 

leader form a broad purple dome. A large 

specimen provides a fantasy-land playground 

beneath cascading branches. 

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Fagus sylvatica ‘Riversii’ 

Rivers Purple Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



to purple-bronze 

The most popular purple leafed beech, Rivers 

is deep purple in the spring and holds a good 

purple-bronze color throughout the summer. The 

smooth silver-gray bark of the trunk is beautiful 

in winter. 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Roseomarginata’ 

Tricolor Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Oval 


purple with a rosepink 

and cream 

margin 

Weeping Beech 

Fraxinus ornus ‘JFS-Coate’ 

Urban Bouquet Ash 

Zone: 6 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Oval 


green 


purple tinted 

Flower: Creamy 

white, large panicles 


Billowing clouds of creamy white, fragrant panicles 

cover its branches in May and June. This seedless 

selection blooms heavily and reliably on an upright 

oval frame. Suitable for street use and smaller 

yards, this cultivar adds uniformity to a great urban 

tree species. 

Beautiful foliage is this tree’s star attraction. 

Margins of its purple-bronze leaves are irregularly 

colored with splashes of rose, pink and cream. 

Fagus sylvatica ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping Beech 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


weeping from an 

irregularly ascending 

central trunk 


glossy 

Each one is a natural work of art, a living, 

growing sculpture. Fast growing because it 

tends to maintain an upright central stem. 

Green, pendulous branches hang to the ground 

from great heights. 

Purple Weeping Beech 

Fraxinus 

Less Common Species 

Fraxinus excelsior ‘Aureafolia’ 

Golden Desert ® Ash 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 18' 


compact 

Foliage: Yellow 

Fall Color: Goldenyellow 

A small rounded tree with bright golden twigs 

and young stems, outstanding yellow color 

througout the year. Foliage emerges yellow, 

becoming yellow-green in early summer and 

developing a golden cast in late summer. 

Fraxinus nigra ‘Fallgold’ 

Fallgold Ash 

Zone: 2 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 




golden yellow 


Slower growing and more narrow than green 

ash cultivars, Fallgold takes on a bright and 

long-lasting golden hue in autumn. Seedless and 

healthy, this northeastern U.S. native is a good 

city tree in northern areas. 

Urban Bouquet Ash 

Fraxinus oxycarpa ‘Raywood’ 

Raywood Ash 

Zone: 6 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 


dense crown 

Foliage: Narrow 

green leaflets, fine 

textured 

Fall Color: Reddishpurple 

Raywood grows fast as a young tree but 

matures smaller than other Ash. Slender 

branches and narrow leaflets give it a delicate, 

fine textured appearance. Outstanding reddish 

purple fall color. 

Fraxinus quadrangulata 

Blue Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 




Fruit: Samara 

We grow a selected, budded strain of this native 

tree of the central U.S., chosen for its particularly 

symmetrical shape and vigorous growth. 



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Autumn Purple ® Ash 

Fraxinus americana 

White Ash 

Fraxinus americana ‘Autumn Applause’ 

Autumn Applause ® Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Oval 


leaflets smaller than 

other White Ash 

Fall Color: Purple to 

mahogany 


Autumn Applause ® is a small, dense, oval form 

of White Ash. Its compact shape makes it quite 

useful. It provides a reliable purple fall color. The 

original tree has been seedless since discovery. 

Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’ 

Autumn Purple ® Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 



heavily textured 



The standard of comparison for White Ash. 

Beautiful fall colors of various hues in different 

years vary from mottled yellow orange to orange 

red and deep purple. 

Fraxinus americana ‘Empire’ 

Empire Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 25' 



green 


orange to purplish 


Unusually narrow, upright character and extremely 

fast growth. This ash cultivar features a straight 

sturdy trunk with strong central leader dominance. 

Fraxinus americana ‘Rosehill’ 

Rosehill Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 




red to purple 


Rosehill is a rapid growing White Ash selection 

with a strong central leader. It is upright growing 

and maintains a relatively narrow oval shape. 

Fraxinus americana ‘Skycole’ 

Skyline ® Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 


green, glossy 



A stately White Ash cultivar which produces a 

uniform canopy with minimum pruning. Skyline ® 

features a strong central leader, good crotch 

angles and strong symmetrical branching. 

Fraxinus americana 

White Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 



Fall Color: Yellowbronze 

to purple 

One of our finest native trees, its range extends 

throughout most of the eastern half of the U.S. 

These seedling grown trees retain the genetic 

diversity of the species. 

Fraxinus americana ‘Tures’ 

Windy City Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


rounded 


green 


to 

reddish-orange 

Fruit: Samaras 

This selection originated near Chicago and 

shows resistance to the frost cracking problem 

that troubles other White Ash in that area. It 

maintains a good central leader and develops a 

well formed oval canopy. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 

Green Ash 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Centerpoint’ 

Centerpoint Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


to round 

Foliage: Green, very 

glossy 



Excellent symmetrical shape and handsome, 

glossy foliage characterize this seedless 

selection found in Iowa by horticulturist Al 

Ferguson. After years of testing in Minnesota, 

it is now released as a Landscape Plant 

Development Center introduction. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ PP 8077 

Cimmaron ® Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 30' 


Foliage: Glossy, dark 

green 

Fall Color: Brick red 

to orange-red 


Narrow when young, with upright branches 

forming an oval canopy. Cimmaron ® is seedless 

and has excellent summer foliage and surprising 

rusty red fall tints. 

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Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Wahpeton’ 

Dakota Centennial Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 


glossy 



A seedless selection with excellent summer 

foliage color, selected at North Dakota State 

University for its superior performance and 

adaptation to the harsh climate of the northern 

plains. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Oconee’ 

Georgia Gem ® Ash 

Zone: 6 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 


Foliage: Bright, deep 

green, glossy 



At last, a seedless green ash cultivar for the 

South. Heat resistance and fast growth distinguish 

this handsome tree, selected by Dr. Michael Dirr 

of the University of Georgia–Athens from native 

Georgia trees. Its dark green, glossy leaves are 

larger than those of any other ash in the nursery. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Johnson’ PP 9136 

Leprechaun Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 16' 

Shape: Dense, 

compact, round 


green, small leaves 



This is a genetic dwarf form of Green Ash, 

miniature in every way when compared to the 

species. Originated at Johnson Nursery in 

Wisconsin, it is greatly appreciated by utility 

companies seeking tough trees to fit under overhead 

wires. Grafted on a 6' stem, and also on a 

4' stem for patio or container use. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Marshall’ 

Marshall Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



green 


yellow 


Marshall has been proven over the years to be 

a tough and adaptable tree. The foliage is dark 

green and very glossy. More irregular and 

informal in shape than Summit or Patmore. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’ 

Patmore Ash 

Zone: 2 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Symmetrical 

upright branches, 

oval head 


glossy 



Patmore probably is the best Green Ash cultivar 

introduced to date. It has dark green, glossy 

foliage and a well behaved form, intermediate in 

shape between Summit and Marshall. Extremely 

hardy. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Rugby’ 

Prairie Spire ® Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Dense, 

upright, narrow 



green 



Dense, upright, and narrowly pyramidal in 

mature form, this North Dakota State University 

selection comes from a very hardy northern 

plains seed source. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Summit’ 

Summit Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 25' 


branching, narrow 

oval 


green 



A very uniform branching, symmetrical selection 

that maintains a good central leader. 

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ PP 6215 

Urbanite ® Ash 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


pyramidal 


green, thick and 

leathery 

Fall Color: Deep 

bronze 

Fruit: Samaras 

A well behaved selection of the “Red Ash” type. 

Very tolerant of city conditions, its thick bark 

seems more resistant to sunscald than other Ash 

cultivars. 

Ginkgo 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Autumn Gold’ 

Autumn Gold Ginkgo 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


pyramidal 


green 


yellow 


Striking golden yellow fall color is characteristic 

of this male clone. Narrow form in youth 

broadens with age. 

Golden Colonnade Ginkgo 

Ginkgo biloba ‘JFS-UGA2’ 

Golden Colonnade Ginkgo 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 25' 



green 

Fall Color:Bright 

yellow 


Thanks to its strongly upright central leader 

and narrowly oval growth habit, this Ginkgo 

discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr is ideal for narrow 

street use. The original tree has male flowers 

and is observed to be seedless. 



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Ginkgo biloba ‘Halka’ 

Halka Ginkgo 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Magyar’ 

Magyar Ginkgo 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


pyramidal 

becoming oval 


green 


yellow 

Fruit: Reported 

seedless 

This tree maintains a good central leader with a 

particularly uniform and symmetrical branching 

pattern and excellent density. It is reported 

seedless and has a slightly broader shape than 

most cultivars. 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 25' 


pyramidal 


green 


yellow 


Faster growing than ‘Princeton Sentry’ with a 

slightly broader form, this narrow, upright 

cultivar has an excellent form for use as an 

urban street tree. 

Ginkgo biloba ‘The President’ 

Presidential Gold Ginkgo 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


to oval 


green 


yellow 


Outstanding in both the nursery row and the 

landscape, this seedless cultivar may set the 

new standard among Ginkgos. Selected by Dr. 

Michael Dirr, it has a strong central leader and 

full branching when young, then develops a 

dense upright crown when mature. 

Ginkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’ 

Princeton Sentry ® Ginkgo 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 15' 


pyramidal 



yellow 


Gleditsia 

Honeylocust 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Christie’ 

Halka Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Widely oval 

to round 

Foliage: Fine 

textured, medium 

green 


Halka is rapidly becoming one of the favorite 

Honeylocust cultivars because of its vigorous 

growth, heavy caliper and symmetrical, full crown. 

Occasionally reported to produce seeds. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Impcole’ 

Imperial ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 35' 


Foliage: Fine 


green 


Imperial ® is small and rounded, the most compact 

and formal of the popular Honeylocust cultivars. 

Wide branch angles resist storm damage and 

create a horizontal spreading branch pattern. 

Northern Acclaim ® Honeylocust 

Thornless and 

Seedless Honeylocust 

All cultivars we offer have been selected 

as outstanding plants for a variety of characteristics. 

All are considered essentially 

thornless and seedless. However, there 

are reports from around the country of 

occasional production of fruit and/or thorns 

by several cultivars. Unusual weather 

conditions seem to be the key factor in 

this. When thorns or seeds are produced 

in one season, the tree generally reverts 

back to its normal growth habit the 

following year. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Moraine’ 

Moraine Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


shaped with rounded 

top 

Foliage: Fine 


green 


Moraine was the first thornless Honeylocust 

to be patented and it is still one of the best. 

It grows quickly to produce a spreading vase 

shaped branch structure but maintains a 

rounded outline. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Harve’ 

Northern Acclaim ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 3b 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


pyramidal 

Foliage: Fine 


green 


Selected by Dale Herman at North Dakota State 

University for its cold hardiness in the rugged 

environment of the Great Plains. Northern 

Acclaim develops a more upright shape than 

most, similar to Skyline ® . 

Stiffly upright growing and narrow in form, this 

male clone is seedless. 

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Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Shademaster’ 

Shademaster ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


to rectangular in 

outline. 

Foliage: Fine 


green 


Shademaster ® features upright ascending 

then spreading branches which produce an 

irregularly vase shaped form and a slightly 

rectangular outline. An excellent street tree, its 

upright branch structure lends itself to pruning 

for traffic clearance. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Skycole’ 

Skyline ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


pyramidal 

Foliage: Fine 


green 


The most widely used Honeylocust cultivar. Its 

upright spreading branch angle, well behaved 

form and environmental tolerance make Skyline ® 

an ideal street tree in many situations. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Suncole’ 

Sunburst ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Irregular, 

somewhat 

rectangular outline 


yellow tip growth 

Fall Color: Yellowbrown 

Sunburst ® is used for its bright golden yellow, 

fine textured foliage. The new growth is always 

bright yellow which contrasts attractively with 

the darker yellow green interior foliage. 

Gleditsia triacanthos ‘True Shade’ 

True Shade ® Honeylocust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 


Foliage: Fine 


green 


True Shade ® is a favorite with nurserymen because 

of its fast growth, heavy caliper and clean, lush 

foliage. Branch growth is vigorous and branch 

angle tends to be close to an ideal 45°. 

Kentucky Coffee Tree 

Gymnocladus 


Gymnocladus dioicus 


Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval to vase 

shape with upright 



doubly compound 


Stark and rugged in the winter, this picturesque 

native of the midwest becomes tropical in 

appearance in the summer. Huge fans of doubly 

compound green leaves emerge to cast filtered 

shade. 

Gymnocladus dioicus ‘Espresso’ 

Espresso Kentucky Coffee Tree 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval to vase 

shaped with upright 


Foliage: Huge doubly 

compound leaves, 

bluish-green 


The huge doubly compound leaves give this tree a 

tropical feel, and the arching branches present an 

elm-like form. This is a seedless selection. Good 

tolerance of heat, drought, and cold. 

Halesia 

Silverbell 

Halesia monticola 

Mountain Silverbell 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Ascending 

branches form a 

conical to rounded 

crown 


green 


Flower: White, 

bell-shaped 

Clusters of snow-white bell shaped flowers borne 

on pendulous stalks appear in May. They are best 

seen when this tree is planted where it can be 

viewed from below. Similar to Carolina Silverbell, 

but with bigger flowers and larger mature size. 

Hamamelis 

Witchhazel 

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Arnold Promise’ 

Arnold Promise Witch Hazel 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 


spreading, low 

branched 


textured 


Flower: Bright 

yellow 

Arnold Promise tends to flower early and heavily. 

Its yellow flowers are among the brightest of the 

Hamamelis. 

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Diane’ 

Diane Witch Hazel 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 



branched 


textured 


orange-red 

Flower: Crimson-red 

Bright red flowers appear in late winter. 

Outstanding mix of bright fall colors including 

yellow-orange, orange-red and bright red. 



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Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ 

Jelena Witch Hazel 

Syn. Copper Beauty Witch Hazel 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 



branched 


textured 


orange-red 

Flower: Copperyorange 

One of the most beautiful of the witch hazels 

for all seasons, ‘Jelena’ features large flowers 

that are especially impressive. Petals are red at 

the base and grade to orange-yellow at the tips, 

giving an overall bright coppery-orange display. 

Fall color is outstanding, bright orange to orange 

red. 

Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ 

Pallida Witch Hazel 

Zone: 6 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 



branched 


textured 


Flower: Yellow 

The flowers of this cultivar are a soft pale 

yellow, giving the plant a delicate, understated 

appearance in early spring. 

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Primavera’ 

Primavera Witch Hazel 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 



branched 


textured 


Flower: Yellow 

Flowers are early (late winter) and large. The 

long strap shaped stamens are pure yellow, with 

purple at the center of the flower. 

Heptacodium 

Seven-son Flower 

Heptacodium miconioides 


Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Low 

branched or multistem, 

arching 


green 

Flower: Fragrant 

white clusters, red 

calyxes 

Calyxes become even more spectacular after 

the flower petals fall, intensifying to red and 

holding through autumn. It gives the appearance 

of blooming twice, first white and then red. 

Exfoliating bark is attractive and lends interest to 

the winter landscape. 

Juniperus 

Juniper 

Juniperus procumbens nana 

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper 

Zone: 4 

Height: 2' 

Spread: 5' 

Shape: Trailing 

mound 


This dwarf conifer is top grafted on a 2 ft. stem. 

Trailing branches cascade gracefully from the 

central mound. 

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ 

Blue Star Juniper 

Zone: 4 

Height: 4' 

Spread: 4' 

Shape: Dense, 

compact mound 

Foliage: Blue-green 

Grown as a graft on a two foot standard, it’s 

an attractive dwarf conifer. Very well named, 

‘Blue Star’ has both bluish needles and dense, 

starburst like growth habit. 

Jelena Witch Hazel 

Koelreuteria 

Goldenrain Tree 

Koelreuteria paniculata 

Goldenrain Tree 

Laburnum 

Goldenchain 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 


Foliage: Pinnately 

compound, medium 

green 



yellow, in large 

clusters 

An impressive tree in midsummer when it is 

covered with footlong clusters of bright yellow 

flowers. One of the few trees to bloom at this 

time of year. 

Laburnum anagyroides ‘Columnaris’ 

Columnar Goldenchain 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Narrow 

upright vase 


Flower: Bright yellow 

in tight clusters 


Densely packed clusters of bright yellow flowers 

are borne on stiffly upright branches of this 

compact, narrow tree. Heavy bloom creates an 

outstanding display in the spring. 

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Laburnum x watereri ‘Vossii’ 

Vossii Goldenchain 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Vase 


Flower: Golden yellow, 

in long, hanging 

clusters 

By far the most spectacular of the Laburnums 

for its longer racemes of rich yellow flowers. The 

tree has an open, upright vase shape. 

Liquidambar 

Sweetgum 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Ward’ PP 10027 

Cherokee Sweetgum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 




green 


to red 

Flower: Virtually 

seedless 

This virtually seedless sweetgum produces very 

few objectionable gum balls. Those that do form 

remain soft and undeveloped. It was discovered 

in Illinois and has shown good cold hardiness. 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Goduzam’ 

Gold Dust ® Sweetgum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal becoming 

rounded oval 

Foliage: Green with 

gold specks 

Fall Color: Pink, 

yellow, and burgundy 

tints mixed 

Speckles of gold appear to dust the sharply 

pointed, glossy green leaves of this variegated 

Sweetgum. New growth is splashed with pinkish 

tones. Fall colors include pink, yellow and 

burgundy tints. 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Moraine’ 

Moraine Sweetgum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 




Burgundy-red 

This is widely considered the most cold hardy of 

the sweetgum cultivars, reliably growing further 

north than other selections. Foliage is darker 

green, and habit is more compact than others. 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Rotundiloba’ 

Rotundiloba Sweetgum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 25' 



green, rounded lobes 


purple 

Fruit: Fruitless 

Liriodendron 

Tulip Tree 

Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Fastigiatum’ 

Columnar Tulip Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Tightly 

fastigiate 


green 


yellow 

Flower: Yellow with 

orange center 

Tall, narrow and tightly fastigiate, it has one of 

the best forms of columnar trees. Fast-growing 

selection retains its slender form in maturity. 

Liriodendron tulipifera 

Tulip Tree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 60' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Oval 


green 

Fall Color: Bright, 

clear yellow 

Flower: Yellow to 

greenish yellow with 

orange center 

A large, fast growing tree, native to the eastern 

U.S. It flowers in late spring to early summer. 

Flowers are large, yellow-green with an orange 

center, and their shape resembles that of a tulip. 

Emerald Sentinel ® Sweetgum 

This is the only Sweetgum known to be entirely 

fruitless. The foliage is completely unique among 

sweetgum cultivars, with smooth, rounded lobes. 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Clydesform’ PP 10676 

Emerald Sentinel ® Sweetgum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 12' 


pyramidal to 

columnar 



orange to orange 

Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Worplesdon’ 

Worplesdon Sweetgum 

Zone: 6 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 





and purple 

Narrow and compact, with sturdy upright 

branches, this tree is ideal for busy city streets. 

Slower growing than most sweetgum, it is 

valued for not outgrowing its space. 

Consistently provides good fall color in the 

Pacific Northwest. Each of the lobes of the leaf 

is divided into additional lobes, giving the foliage 

a unique appearance. 

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Maackia 

Maackia amurensis 

Amur Maackia 

Zone: 3 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright vase 

shape with rounded 

crown 


green 

Flower: Upright 

white clusters 

A very hardy, small upright tree that grows well in 

tough environments. This nitrogen-fixer does well 

in poor soils and flowers in mid-summer when 

few others are in bloom. 

Magnolia 

Magnolia x loebneri ‘Ballerina’ 

Ballerina Magnolia 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


low branched 



Flower: Large, white 

with pink blush 

Large and fragrant flowers are produced a little 

later in the spring than similar cultivars, thus 

escaping many spring frosts. 

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’ 

Edith Bogue Magnolia 

Zone: 6 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Pyramidal, 

tight 


glossy 

Fall Color: Evergreen 

Flower: Large, 

creamy white 

Tightly pyramidal in form, Edith Bogue stands 

up better than others under snow and ice, and is 

considered one of the hardiest cultivars. 

Magnolia ‘Galaxy’ 

Galaxy Magnolia 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 15' 


to oval 


Flower: Reddish 

purple 

A tree form deciduous magnolia with a strong 

central leader. This U.S. National Arboretum 

introduction is a hybrid of M. liliflora and 

M. sprengeri ‘Diva’. 

Rustica Rubra Magnolia 

Magnolia x loebneri ‘Leonard Messel’ 

Leonard Messel Magnolia 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


low branched 


Flower: Deep pink 

Flowers are purple-pink in bud. Blooms are 

large, opening to deep pink on the outside and 

light pink inside. 

Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’ (‘Dr. Merrill’) 

Merrill Magnolia 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 


low branched 



Flower: Large, white 

Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ 

Royal Star Magnolia 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 10' 


spreading shrub, 

rounded 



bronze 

Flower: White 

Flowers are larger than the species with nearly 

twice as many petals. Often considered the best 

M. stellata cultivar. 

Magnolia x soulangiana ‘Rustica Rubra’ 

Rustica Rubra Magnolia 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 





Flower: Large, rosered 

Rustica Rubra features large rose-red flowers 

with a whitish interior. 

Magnolia liliflora x stellata ‘Susan’ 

Susan Magnolia 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 


spreading 


green 

Flower: Reddishpurple 

Flower buds are long and purple, and open to 5" 

wide reddish-purple flowers. Heavy flowering. 

A hybrid between M. kobus and M. stellata, 

Merrill flowers at an early age and flowers heavily. 

Hardy and reliable. 

Susan Magnolia 

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Malus 

Crabapple 

Malus ‘Adams’ 

Adams Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Dense, 

rounded 

Foliage: Green, with 

red tint in spring 

Flower: Pink 

Fruit: Red, 5 ⁄8", 

persistent 

DISEASE RESISTANCE: 

Scab: Good Fireblight: Excel. 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Excel. Mildew: Good 

Deep pink buds open to single pink blooms. 

This reliable performer has symmetrical form. 

Rootstocks for Crabapples 

Our line of crabapples is now offered on four distinct apple understocks. 

Choose the best rootstock or combination of rootstocks to fit 

your growing system, soils and climate. 

Domestic 

This “old standard” rootstock still 

gives the best growth rate and produces 

a very uniform, deep root system. 

Roots go deep to find water in 

dry areas, and provide extremely good 

anchorage. Its main disadvantage is 

heavy suckering. It is also slightly less 

cold hardy. 

EMLA 111 

This clonal rootstock developed for the 

apple industry is proven on orchard 

soils around the world. Reduced suckering, 

improved cold hardiness, and 

broad soil adaptability are its claims 

to fame. A heavy flowering tree that 

matures at about 80 percent of the 

height of a tree grown on Domestic is 

produced. 

Malus ‘Adirondack’ 

Adirondack Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Densely 

upright, an inverted 

cone 


green 

Flower: White 



Scab: Excel. Fireblight: Excel. 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Excel. Mildew: Excel. 

Adirondack is an important cultivar because 

of its form and outstanding flower display. It 

is a compact, dense tree with strongly upright 

form. It produces one of the heaviest flower 

displays of the crabs. A Don Egolf, U.S. National 

Arboretum introduction. 

Hardy Crabapple 

Seedling 

Dolgo crabapple seed produces 

excellent rootstocks for the coldest 

areas. They produce well branched 

root systems, and the trees tend to 

be intermediate in growth and suckering 

between Domestic and EMLA 

111. This is the rootstock to have 

in areas where temperatures drop to 

-30ºF with no snow cover, In years 

of seed shortage, we may substitute 

different but equally hardy crab seedlings, 

such as Malus antonovka. 

EMLA 26 - Dwarf 

We have created a whole range of 

dwarf crabapples cultivars by budding 

many of our standard varieties 

on EMLA 26 rootstocks. The result 

is a line of dwarf trees that mature at 

about 40 percent of standard trees yet 

are well supported. Perfect for smaller 

lots, container use and patio gardening, 

these dwarf forms have low 

maintenance advantages that your 

customers will appreciate. 

Malus ‘Beverly’ 

Beverly Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 




Flower: White 



Scab: Excel. Fireblight: Fair 


Deep pink buds open to single white flowers. 

Clean, healthy deep green foliage all summer. 

Excellent bright red, persistent fruit in the fall. 

Malus ‘Bob White’ 

Bob White Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Dense, 

rounded 


Flower: White 

Fruit: Yellow, 

1 

⁄2"- 5 ⁄8", persistent 




Red buds open to fragrant white flowers. One of 

the few crabs with persistent yellow fruit. 

Malus ‘Branzam’ 

Brandywine ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


with reddish tint 


purple 


fragrant, double 

Fruit: Green, 1 1 ⁄4" 


Scab: Fair Fireblight: Fair 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Poor Mildew: Excel. 

Brandywine ® Crab resembles Klehm’s Improved 

Bechtel but has better symmetry and more vigor. 

Brandywine ® Crabapple 



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Crabapple Information Chart 

DISEASE RESISTANCE 

NAME 

H 

SIZE 

W 

SHAPE FOLIAGE FLOWER FRUIT SCAB 

FIRE- 

BLIGHT 

CEDAR- 

APPLE 

RUST 

MILDEW 

ADAMS 20 20 Dense, rounded 

ADIRONDACK 18 10 

Densely upright, 

inverted cone 

Green with reddish 

tint in spring 

BEVERLY 20 20 Upright, spreading, rounded Green 

BOB WHITE 20 20 Rounded, dense Green 

BRANDYWINE ® 20 20 Upright spreading 

CANDYMINT 

PP 6606 

10 15 Low, spreading 

Deep pink buds open to pink 

blooms, single 

Red, 5 /8" persistent Good Excel. Excel. Good 

Medium green White Bright red, 1 /2" Excel. Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Green with reddish tint, reddish-purple 

fall color 

Purple tinted becoming 

bronze-green 

Pink buds open to white 

single flowers 

Buds pink, flowers single, 

white 

Deep rose, pink, 

fragrant, double 

Bright red, 5 /8", persistent Excel. Fair Excel. Excel. 

Yellow, 1 /2"- 5 /8", persistent Excel. Fair Excel. Good 

Green, 1 1 /4" Fair Fair Poor Excel. 

Rose pink Red, 3 /8" Good Good Excel. Excel. 

CARDINAL PP 7147 16 22 Broadly spreading Dark purple-red, glossy Magenta-pink to red Deep red, 1 /2" Excel. Good Excel. Excel. 

CENTURION ® 20 15 Narrow, upright 

Reddish-purple, aging to 

bronze-green 

CORALBURST ® 15 15 Compact, dense, rounded Dark green 

DAVID 12 12 Compact, rounded Light green, glossy 

Red buds open to rosy red, 


Coral pink buds, double rose 

colored flowers 

Light pink buds open to 

single white blooms 

Bright red, 5 /8", persistent Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Bronze, 1 /2" Fair Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Bright red, 3 /8"- 1 /2" 

persistent 

Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

DOLGO 30 25 Upright, spreading, open Green, glossy White, 1 3 /4", single Red, 1 1 /2", edible Good Good Excel. Excel. 

DONALD WYMAN 20 24 Rounded 

DOUBLOONS 

PP 7216 

18 16 

Dense, upright, 

spreading 

Medium green, glossy and 

clean 

FIREBIRD ® PP 12621 8 10 Rounded, spreading Dark green 

FLORIBUNDA 18 25 

Horizontally spreading, 

irregular 

Single, white 

Bright red, 3 /8", abundant, 

persistent 

Good Fair Excel. Good 

Deep green Double, white Yellow, persistent, 3 /8" Good Fair Excel. Excel. 

Green 

GOLDEN RAINDROPS ® 20 15 Upright, vase shaped Green, deeply cut 

White, opening from red 

buds 

Pink buds maturing to white 


Delicate and starlike, white, 

profuse 

Bright red, 3 /8" persistent Excel. Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Yellow-red, 3 /8" Good Fair Excel. Good 

Golden yellow 

and tiny, 1 /4" 

Excel. Poor Excel. Excel. 

HARVEST GOLD ® 22 18 Upright oval Dark green White Yellow, 1 /2", persistent Fair Fair Good Good 

INDIAN MAGIC 15 15 Upright, spreading Dark green Deep pink, 1 1 /2", single 

Orange red, 1 /2", 

persistent 

Fair Good Good Excel. 

INDIAN SUMMER 18 20 Rounded Bronze-green Rose red Bright red, 5 /8", persistent Fair Excel. Excel. Excel. 

JACKII 20 20 Rounded Glossy green White, single Red, 3 /8" Excel. Good Excel. Excel. 

JEWELBERRY 8 12 Dwarf, rounded, dense Green White, pink edged Bright red, 1 /2" Excel. Good Excel. Excel. 

KLEHM’S 

IMPROVED BECHTEL 

20 18 Rounded Medium green 

LISET 15 15 Upright spreading 

New growth maroon-red, 

aging to bronze-green 

Fragrant, double pink. A late 

season bloomer 

Buds dark crimson, single 

flowers rose, 1 1 /2" 

Green,sparse, 1 1 /8" Fair Fair Poor Excel. 

Dark red-maroon, 1 /2" Good Good Excel. Fair 

LOLLIPOP ® 10 10 Round, compact Green White Yellow, 3 /8" Good Good Excel. Excel. 

LOUISA 10 12 Weeping Dark green, glossy True pink Yellow, 3 /8" Excel. Good Good Good 

LUWICK 7 14 Graceful, refined weeper Medium green 

MARY POTTER 10 15 Horizontal and low spreading Dark green 

Deep pink buds, light pink to 

white flowers 

Buds pink opening to single, 

white, 1" 

Bright red, 3 /8" Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Red, 3 /8", persistent. Beloved 

by birds 

Good Fair Excel. Fair 

MOLTEN LAVA ® 14 20 Broadly weeping Green White Bright red, 1 /2" Good Good Good Excel. 

PINK PRINCESS 8 12 Low, spreading 

Purple becoming 

bronze-green 

Rose pink Deep red, 1 /4" Excel. Excel. Excel. Excel. 

PINK SPIRES 15 12 Narrowly upright Reddish purple Pink, single Maroon, 1 /2" Fair Fair Excel. Good 

PRAIRIE ROSE 20 18 Rounded Medium green Double, deep pink, fragrant Usually fruitless Good Fair Poor Good 

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DISEASE RESISTANCE 

NAME 

H 

SIZE 

W 

SHAPE FOLIAGE FLOWER FRUIT SCAB 

FIRE- 

BLIGHT 

CEDAR- 

APPLE 

RUST 

MILDEW 

PRAIRIFIRE 20 20 

Upright, spreading, becoming 

rounded 

Red-maroon, aging 

reddish green 

Crimson buds, bright pinkish 

red, single flowers 

Dark red, 3 /8"- 1 /2", 

persistent 

Excel. Good Excel. Excel. 

PROFESSOR SPRENGER 20 20 Upright, spreading Green 

PROFUSION 20 20 Upright, spreading 

PURPLE PRINCE 

PP 8478 

20 20 Rounded 

RADIANT 25 20 Broad, rounded crown 

RED BARRON 18 8 Narrow, columnar 

RED JADE 10 15 

Long, graceful, slender weeping 

branches 

Purplish when young, fading 

to bronze 

Purple, becoming 

bronze green 

Red-purple when young, 

maturing to green. 

Reddish-purple, 

maturing to bronze-green 

A glossy vibrant green 

Pink buds open to white 


Orange-red, 1 /2", 

persistent 

Excel. Fair Excel. Excel. 

Deep pink, single Maroon, 1 /2", persistent Fair Good Excel. Good 

Rose red Maroon, 3 /8"- 1 /2" Excel. Good Excel. Good 

Deep red buds, single deep 

pink flowers 

Bright red, 1 /2" Poor Excel. Good Fair 

Dark red, single Dark red, 1 /2" Fair Good Excel. Excel. 

Deep pink buds, white 

flowers 

RED JEWEL 15 12 Upright and pyramidal Green Pure white, single 

RED SPLENDOR 20 20 

ROBINSON 25 25 

Open, upright, spreading, 

graceful 

Upright, spreading 

with age 

ROYAL FOUNTAIN ® 10 15 Weeping 

Reddish green, glossy 

Bronze-green, good 

fall color 

Purple, becoming bronzegreen 

Buds rose, opening to pink. 

Keeps color well. 

Buds crimson, single flowers 

deep pink 

Bright glossy red, 1 /2", abundant, 

persistent 

Brilliant red, 1 /2", 

persistent 

Fair Fair Excel. Fair 

Good Fair Excel. Good 

Red, 1 /2", persistent, showy Fair Good Good Good 

Dark glossy red, 3 /8" Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Rose red Deep red, 3 /8"- 1 /2" Fair Good Excel. Excel. 

ROYAL RAINDROPS ® 20 15 Upright, spreading Purple, cutleaf Bright pinkish-red Red, 1 /4", persistent Excel. Excel. Excel. Good 

ROYALTY 15 15 Upright, rounded 

SARGENT 8 12 

Low, horizontally 

spreading dwarf 

SARGENT TINA 5 6 Small rounded dwarf tree 

SELKIRK 20 22 

Upright spreading, 

then drooping 

Dark purple, much like a 

purple leaved plum 

Dark green 

Medium green, 

small leaves 

Dark green with 

purple tint in spring 

SENTINEL 20 12 Narrow, upright Dark green, glossy 

SNOWDRIFT 20 20 

Upright spreading, rounded 

and dense 

Bright green, glossy 

Purple to crimson, single Dark red, 5 /8"- 3 /4" Poor Fair Excel. Excel. 

Profuse, single, white, 1 /2", 

fragrant 

Bright red buds opening to 

single white flowers 

Small, 1 /4"- 1 /3", profuse, dark 

red, persistent 

Excel. Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Bright red, 1 /4" Excel. Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Deep pink Very glossy, 3 /4", deep red Fair Good Excel. Fair 

Buds red, flowers single, 

white with pinkish tint 

Buds pink, flowers single, 

white. 

SPRING SNOW 25 22 Dense, oval Medium green Pure white, fragrant, single 

STRAWBERRY PARFAIT 18 22 Irregular, spreading 

SUGARTYME ® 

PP 7062 

Reddish-purple, 

maturing to deep green 

18 15 Upright spreading, oval Green 

Large, light pink with deeper 

pink margin 

Pale pink buds, white, single 

flowers 

Bright red, 1 /2", persistent Good Good Excel. Excel. 

Orange, small, less than 3 /8", 

persistent 

Nearly sterile. Excellent for 

patios & courtyards. 

Good Fair Excel. Excel. 

Poor Fair Good Excel. 

Deep red, 3 /8", persistent Excel. Good Excel. Excel. 

Red, 1 /2", persistent Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

THUNDERCHILD 20 20 Rounded Deep purple Deep pink to rose red Purple-red, 1 /2" Fair Excel. Good Fair 

TSCHONOSKII 28 14 Upright, narrowly oval 

VELVET PILLAR 20 14 

WEEPING 

CANDIED APPLE ® 15 15 

Upright head with ascending 

branches 

Branching horizontal to 

pendulous 

Emerges silvery green. 

Outstanding fall color 

White, single Greenish, sparse, 1" Good Poor Excel. Excel. 

Purple Pink, single Maroon-red, 3 /8", sparse Fair Good Excel. Good 

Dark green with red 

tint in spring 

WHITE CASCADE ® 12 15 Weeping Green 

WINTER GOLD 25 20 

ZUMI CALOCARPA 20 24 

Rounded, broadly 


Rounded, gracefully spreading 

Green 

Large green leaves, dense 

canopy 

Large, purplish pink,single 

Pink buds open to single 

white flowers 

Carmine buds open to single, 

white flowers, 1 1 /4" 

Buds red, flowers white, 

single, fragrant, 1 1 /4" 

Cherry red, 1 /2", 

persistent 

Fair Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Yellow, 3 /8" Good Excel. Excel. Excel. 

Yellow, abundant, 1 /2", 

persistent 

Bright red, glossy, small, 3 /8", 

persistent 

Fair Fair Excel. Good 

Excel. Excel. Excel. Good 



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Malus ‘Centzam’ 

Centurion ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


upright 

Foliage: Purple, 

fading to bronzegreen 

in summer 

Flower: Rose-red 


Malus ‘Dolgo’ 

Dolgo Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 


spreading, open 


Flower: White 

Fruit: Red, oval 1 1 ⁄2", 

edible 




Red buds open to rosy red flowers. Strongly 

upright when young, but becomes uprightspreading 

as it matures. 


Scab: Good Fireblight: Good 


One of the hardiest and earliest of the crabapples 

to bloom, pink buds of Dolgo open to large, 

fragrant white flowers. Abundant fruits ripening in 

mid-summer are edible and excellent for jelly. 

Candymint Crabapple 

Malus ‘Candymint’ PP 6606 

Candymint Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Low, 

spreading 


tinted, becoming 

bronze-green 

Flower: Rose pink 





Irregularly spreading branches of this 

diminutive tree are smothered in spring with 

excellent, bright pink flowers. Dwarf character 

and abundant crop of bright red, persistent fruits 

hint at its origin as a Sargent seedling. 

Malus ‘Cardinal’ PP 7147 

Cardinal Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 16' 

Spread: 22' 


spreading 

Foliage: Dark 

purple-red, glossy 


pinkish-red 

Fruit: Deep red, 1 ⁄2" 


Scab: Excel. Fireblight: Good 


Foliage holds its rich color through the summer 

and has the best disease resistance of crabs 

with deep purple leaf color. Flowers of this Malus 

hupehensis hybrid are bright magenta-pink to red. 

Malus ‘Coralcole’ 

Coralburst ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Compact, 

dense, round 


Flower: Coral pink 

buds, double rose 

colored flowers 

Fruit: Bronze, 1 ⁄2" 


Scab: Fair Fireblight: Excel. 


Top grafted on a 4' standard, Coralburst ® is slow 

growing and forms a very dense, symmetrically 

rounded head. 

Malus ‘David’ 

David Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 12' 


rounded 


glossy 

Flower: White 


persistent 




Light pink buds open to white blooms. This 

rounded tree has a good appearance year round 

and is valued for its smaller size. 

Malus ‘Donald Wyman’ 

Donald Wyman Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 24' 



Flower: White 


persistent 


Scab: Good Fireblight: Fair 


Glossy clean foliage gives the tree a fresh 

appearance all summer. Small bright red fruit is 

among the most persistent of all crabapples. 

Malus ‘Doubloons’ PP 7216 

Doubloons Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 16' 

Shape: Dense, 




white 

Fruit: Yellow, 3 ⁄8", 

persistent 




The first double flowering white crab with disease 

resistantance. Outstanding yellow fruit. 


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Malus sargentii ‘Select A’ PP 12621 

Firebird ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 10' 


spreading 


Flower: White, opening 

from red buds 


persistent 




This compact selection of M. sargentii features 

long lasting, high quality fruit. Annual fruit display 

is more persistent than any other natural dwarf 

crabapple. 

Malus floribunda 

Floribunda Crabapple 

syn. Japanese Flowering Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 25' 


irregular 


Flower: Pink, fading 

to white 

Fruit: Yellow-red, 3 ⁄8" 




An old variety, proven over the years to be one of 

the best. Very graceful habit with irregular spreading 

branches produces a fine winter silhouette. 

Malus ‘Schmidtcutleaf’ 

Golden Raindrops ® Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Upright, vase 

shaped 


deeply cut 

Flower: White 

Fruit: Golden 

yellow, 1 ⁄4" 


Scab: Excel. Fireblight: Poor 


Fine textured, deeply cut foliage gives this unusual 

crab a delicate appearance. The form is elegant, 

with slender limbs spreading horizontally from 

upright branches.The abundant golden yellow fruit 

is truly tiny. 

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Malus ‘Hargozam’ 

Harvest Gold ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 22' 

Spread: 18' 



Flower: White 


persistent 

Malus ‘Indian Summer’ 

Indian Summer Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 20' 


Foliage: Bronzegreen 

Flower: Rose red 

Fruit: Bright red, 5 ⁄8", 

persistent 



Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Good 

One of the best yellow fruited crabs, it features 

neat, crisp, dark green foliage and an upright 

branch habit. 




Foliage emerges with a purple tint in spring, 

turns dark green and caps the growing season 

with fall color and persistent red fruits. 

Malus ‘Indian Magic’ 

Indian Magic Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading 



Fruit: Orange red, 1 ⁄2", 

persistent 


Scab: Fair Fireblight: Good 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Excel. 

Bright red elongated fruit is of unusual shape 

and makes this tree beautiful in fall. 

Jackii Crabapple 

Indian Magic Crabapple 

Malus baccata ‘Jackii’ 

Jackii Crabapple 

Zone: 2 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



green 

Flower: White 





The first crab to bloom in the spring. Very glossy 

green foliage gives it a clean appearance all 

summer. 

Malus ‘Jewelberry’ 

Jewelberry Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 12' 

Shape: Dwarf, 

rounded, dense 


Flower: White, pink 

edged 





Deep pink buds open to white flowers with pink 

edges. As its name implies, persistent red fruits 

sparkle on a winter’s day. 

Klehm's Improved Bechtel Crab 

Malus ioensis ‘Klehm’s Improved Bechtel’ 

Klehm’s Improved Bechtel Crab 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 18' 



green 


and orange-red 

Flower: Double pink, 

very large 

Fruit: Green, sparse, 

1 1 ⁄8" 



Cedar-Apple Rust: Poor Mildew: Excel. 

Beautiful and fragrant double pink flowers 

distinguish this selection of the native Prairie 

Crab. It blooms late in the season. 

Malus ‘Liset’ 

Liset Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading 


becomes bronze 

green 

Flower: Rose 

Fruit: Maroon, 1 ⁄2" 



Cedar-Apple Rust: Excel. Mildew: Fair 

A proven disease resistant red leafed crab. 

Outstanding bright pink bloom and clean summer 

foliage. Natural bark splitting occurs as stem gains 

caliper. This heals quickly without problems. 

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Pink Princess Crabapple 

Malus ‘Lollizam’ 

Lollipop ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Round, 

compact 


Flower: White 

Fruit: Yellow, 3 ⁄8" 




A compact dwarf tree, perfect for formal gardens, 

patios and courtyards. Fine textured small leaves 

and dense growth habit create a very symmetrical, 

globe shaped head. It presents a neat and 

formal appearance throughout the year. 

Malus ‘Louisa’ 

Louisa Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 12' 



glossy 

Flower: True pink 


Malus ‘Mary Potter’ 

Mary Potter Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Low and 

spreading 


Flower: White 


persistent 




Moderately small with an attractive spreading 

form. One of the showiest crabs in bud and 

flowering stages. 

Malus ‘Molazam’ 

Molten Lava ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 14' 

Spread: 20' 


weeping 


Flower: White 




Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Excellent 

A wide spreading weeper, its name is descriptive 

of its autumn appearance, when it seems to flow 

with bright red fruit. 

Malus ‘Parrsi’ 

Pink Princess Crabapple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 12' 

Shape: Low, 

spreading 


becoming bronze 

green 

Flower: Rose pink 

Fruit: Deep red, 1 ⁄4" 




A pink flowered, red leaf form of Sargent Crab. A 

naturally dwarf tree with all the desirable features 

of Sargent, but in a new color. 

Malus ‘Pink Spires’ 

Pink Spires Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 12' 


narrow when young 

Foliage: Reddish 

purple 

Flower: Pink 

Fruit: Maroon, 1 ⁄2" 




Dense upright branching gives Pink Spires a 

symmetrical oval form. One of the earliest to flower 

and the bloom stage is longer lasting than most. 




A pink flowered weeping crab with excellent 

form and dark green, glossy foliage. 

Malus ‘Luwick’ 

Luwick Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 7' 

Spread: 14' 

Shape: Graceful, 

refined weeper 


green 


buds, light pink to 

white flowers 





Father John Fiala hybridized this weeper and 

gave it the family nickname of his Dutch mother, 

Luwick. We think this is his best weeper, as it has 

excellent form, flower, foliage and fruit. 

Luwick Crabapple 




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Professor Sprenger Crabapple 

Malus ioensis ‘Prairie Rose’ 

Prairie Rose Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 18' 



green 


deep pink, fragrant 

Fruit: Usually 

fruitless 



Cedar-Apple Rust: Poor Mildew: Good 

Large and fragrant double pink flowers are 

similar to those of ‘Klehm’s Improved Bechtel’. 

This introduction of the University of Illinois is 

welcomed by those looking for crab cultivars 

without fruit litter. 

Malus ‘Prairifire’ 

Prairifire Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 




becoming reddish 

green 


pinkish red 

Fruit: Dark red, 3 ⁄8"- 1 ⁄2" 




One of the best red leafed crabs, Prairifire has 

impressive landscape impact. Attributes include 

long lasting bright red flowers, excellent red fruit, 

and attractive reddish bark. 

Malus ‘Professor Sprenger’ 

Professor Sprenger Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


Flower: White 

Fruit: Orange-red, 

1 





Red buds open to fragrant pink and white 

flowers. More upright in habit and larger in size 

than most crabs, it features unusual orange-red 

fruit. 

Malus ‘Profusion’ 

Profusion Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


fading to bronze 

Flower: Pink 

Fruit: Maroon, 1 ⁄2", 

persistent 




A popular variety with deep pinkish red flowers 

and maroon fruit. 

Malus ‘Purple Prince’ PP 8478 

Purple Prince Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



becoming bronze 

green 


Fruit: Maroon, 

3 

⁄8" - 1 ⁄2" 




An outstanding rosy bloom crab. The purple 

bronze foliage and bright flowers rival Liset, but 

Purple Prince does not suffer from stem splitting 

and is faster growing. This is probably the best 

purple foliaged crab for growers. 

Prairifire Crabapple 

Red Barron Crabapple 

Malus ‘Radiant’ 

Radiant Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Broad, round 

crown 

Foliage: New leaves 

red-purple, mature to 

bronze-green 

Flower: Deep red 

buds, single pink 

blooms 



Scab: Poor Fireblight: Excel. 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Fair 

A hardy University of Minnesota introduction, 

this tree resists fireblight and performs well in 

the Rocky Mountain and inter-mountain states. 

Malus ‘Red Barron’ 

Red Barron Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 8' 


columnar 


fading to bronzegreen 

Flower: Dark red 

Fruit: Dark red, 1 ⁄2" 




Ascending branch structure, narrow form and 

adaptability to urban conditions have earned 

Red Barron a place on our UtiliTrees list. 

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Malus ‘Red Jade’ 

Red Jade Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 15' 


graceful 


green 


buds, white flowers 

Fruit: Bright glossy 

red, 1 ⁄2", abundant 




Desirable for its graceful form, white flowers, and its 

abundant cherry red fruit. Like many of the weepers, 

it looks its best when grown as a solitary specimen. 

Malus ‘Jewelcole’ 

Red Jewel Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 12' 


pyramidal 


Flower: White 

Fruit: Red, 1 ⁄2", very 

persistent 




Bright red fruits are among the most profuse and 

persistent of any crab, holding fast until spring in 

mild winter areas, when they are replaced by an 

abundance of white blooms. 

Malus ‘Red Splendor’ 

Red Splendor Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


green, glossy 

Flower: Pink 

Fruit: Red, 1 ⁄2", very 

persistent 




Glossy red tinted foliage in spring and summer is 

followed by a fine show of red fruit in the fall. 

Royal Fountain ® Crabapple 

Malus ‘Robinson’ 

Robinson Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 


spreading, 

rounded 

Foliage: Bronze 

green 






The fastest growing crabapple—it becomes 

established and makes an impact in the 

landscape quickly, yet matures at normal 

crabapple size. 

Red Jade Crabapple 

Malus ‘Huber’ 

Royal Fountain ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 15' 



becoming bronzegreen 


Fruit: Deep red, 

3 

⁄8" - 1 ⁄2" 




Royal Fountain ® has a very graceful weeping 

habit and branches well at a young age. Perhaps 

the best replacement for Echtermeyer. 

Royal Raindrops ® Crabapple 

Malus ‘JFS-KW5’ PP 14375 

Royal Raindrops ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading 


cutleaf 


Orange-red 


pinkish red 


persistent 




Bright pinkish red flowers combine with deep 

purple cutleaf foliage to present a unique new 

crab. Deeply lobed leaves and upright form with 

good branching and density are inherited from 

its Golden Raindrops ® parent. Nursery growth 

is outstanding, and it displays good to excellent 

resistance to the common diseases including 

fireblight. 

Malus ‘Royalty’ 

Royalty Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 


rounded 


glossy 

Flower: Single, 

purple to crimson 

Fruit: Dark red, 

5 

⁄8"- 3 ⁄4" 


Scab: Poor Fireblight: Fair 


Perhaps the first purple leaf flowering crab 

to challenge the purple leaf flowering plums. 

Flowers are almost the same color as the leaves. 




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Malus ‘Snowdrift’ 

Snowdrift Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, rounded, 

dense 


glossy 

Flower: White 

Fruit: Orange, 3 ⁄8", 

persistent 




One of the most popular crabs. The crown is 

very uniform and symmetrical, making it one of 

the more formal looking crabs. 

Sargent Crabapple 

Malus sargentii 

Sargent Crabapple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 12' 

Shape: Low, 

spreading 


Flower: White 


persistent 




A natural dwarf with horizontal spreading 

branches. Outstanding when planted in groups. 

Malus sargentii ‘Tina’ 

Sargent Tina Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 5' 

Spread: 6' 

Shape: Small 

rounded dwarf tree 


green, small leaves 

Flower: Bright red 

buds opening to 

single white flowers 





This most petite of all crabapples is grown as a 

top graft. Flowers, fruit and leaves are all quite 

small. 

Malus ‘Selkirk’ 

Selkirk Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 22' 


spreading, then 

drooping 


purple tint in spring 


Fruit: Very glossy, 

deep red, 3 ⁄4" 




This hardy crab was introduced by Morden 

Research Station in Manitoba, Canada. A hardy 

and vigorous tree, its cherry sized fruit colors 

very early in the season. 

Malus ‘Sentinel’ 

Sentinel Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 12' 


upright 


glossy 

Flower: White with 

pinkish tint 

Fruit: Bright red, 

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Unusual for a crabapple, the vase shaped growth 

habit of Sentinel makes this selection a good 

choice for street planting beneath utility lines. 

Malus ‘Spring Snow’ 

Spring Snow Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 22' 

Shape: Dense, oval 


green 

Flower: White 

Fruit: None 


Scab: Poor Fireblight: Fair 

Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Excel. 

Featuring pure white flowers but no fruit, this 

is the crabapple to use in locations such as 

patios and courtyards where fruit would be 

objectionable. It flowers well on an annual basis. 

Malus ‘Strawberry Parfait’ 

Strawberry Parfait Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 22' 

Shape: Irregular, 

spreading 


purple maturing to 

deep green 


with deeper pink 

margin 

Fruit: Deep red 3 ⁄8", 

persistent 




Large flowers are a unique blend of pink tints. 

Their mottled color inspiring the name of this 

beautiful hybrid of M. hupehensis x 

M. atrosanguinea. 

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Malus ‘Sutyzam’ PP 7062 

Sugar Tyme ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading, oval 


Flower: White 


persistent 




Fragrant white flowers smother Sugar Tyme ® in 

spring. Persistent red fruits provide a fine fall 

and winter display. 

Malus ‘Velvetcole’ 

Velvet Pillar Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 14' 


head with ascending 

branches 


Flower: Pink, single 

Fruit: Sparse, 

maroon-red, 3 ⁄8" 




Velvet Pillar was selected as a tightly upright 

plant with purple foliage and well balanced 

growth for use as a hedge plant. We grow it as 

both multi-stem and tree form. 

Malus ‘Winter Gold’ 

Winter Gold Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 




Flower: White 


persistent 




Persistent golden yellow fruits borne in 

abundance make this white-flowered selection 

stand out in the winter landscape. 

Malus ‘Thunderchild’ 

Thunderchild Crabapple 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



Flower: Deep pink to 

rose red 

Fruit: Purple-red, 1 ⁄2" 



Cedar-Apple Rust: Good Mildew: Fair 

Foliage emerges a deep purple that holds well 

through the summer. It grows quickly yet 

maintains good density. 

Malus ‘Weepcanzam’ 

Weeping Candied Apple ® Crab 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 



with red tint in spring 

Flower: Pink 

Fruit: Bright red, 1 ⁄2", 

persistent 




Valued for its weeping form and red tinted foliage. 

One of several weeping crabapple cultivars that 

lends itself well to training as a contorted form. 

Malus x zumi ‘Calocarpa’ 

Zumi Calocarpa Crabapple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 24' 


gracefully spreading 


Flower: Red buds, 

white flowers 


persistent 




Very popular, widely used and time tested, this 

is a standard for comparison for white flowered 

crabs. Don’t confuse M. zumi ‘Calocarpa’ with 

straight M. zumi. 

Malus tschonoskii 

Tschonoskii Crabapple 

Zone: 5 

Height: 28' 

Spread: 14' 


narrowly oval 

Foliage: Silvery 

green, to green 


red and purple 

Flower: White 

Fruit: Greenish, 1", 

sparse 


Scab: Good Fireblight: Poor 


Unusual for its narrow form and striking foliage. 

Silvery green new growth matures to light 

green with silvery green undersides. Fall color 

outshines that of all other crabapples. 

Malus ‘Cascole’ 

White Cascade ® Crabapple 

Zone: 4 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 15' 



Flower: White 





An early blooming white weeper, White Cascade ® 

has a graceful form whether grown with a straight 

stem or trained as a contorted tree. 

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Metasequoia 

Dawn Redwood 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 

Dawn Redwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 70' 

Spread: 25' 


conical 


green, deciduous 

conifer 


orange 

Fast-growing conifer presents a very bright 

summer appearance due to its light green 

needles. Deciduous character allows winter sun 

to penetrate. 

Dawn Redwood 

Morus 

Mulberry 

Morus alba ‘Chaparral’ 

Chaparral Weeping Mulberry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 16' 



green, glossy 


A gracefully weeping form covered with very 

attractive glossy foliage. 

Nyssa 

Tupelo 

Nyssa sylvatica 

Black Tupelo 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 


when young, 

spreading and 

irregular with age 


glossy 

Fall Color: Hot 

coppery red 

Rich green glossy foliage ignites with brilliant fall 

tones, ranging from scarlet to maroon, yellow 

and orange. Fissured grey bark provides winter 

interest. Adaptable to urban conditions including 

compacted and poorly drained soils and 

occasional drought. 

Ostrya 

Hophornbeam 

Ostrya virginiana 

American Hophornbeam 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 




This handsome small tree performs well in urban 

settings. Pest resistant and tolerant of drought 

and alkaline soils, its hard wood resists damage 

from ice and snow. Hop-like fruits and finely serrated 

hornbeam-like leaves give this adaptable 

tree its name. 

Oxydendrum 

Sourwood 

Oxydendrum arboreum 

Sourwood 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Pyramidal to 

rounded 


glossy 


scarlet 


white, bell shaped 

A slow-growing, small tree whose light green, 

bronze tinted foliage turns brilliant orange 

and scarlet tones in the fall. Creamy white, 

bell shaped clusters up to 10 inches in length 

smother its branches in mid-summer. 

Black Tupelo 

Parrotia 

Parrotia persica 

Persian Parrotia 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 




textured 

Fall Color: Yellow, 

orange and red 

Flower: Showy red 

stamens 

A low-branched small tree with unusual form and 

texture, making it an interesting specimen. Early 

blooming small flowers have showy red stamens. Its 

fall color is generally excellent, often a mix of yellow, 

orange and red. 

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Phellodendron 

Cork Tree 

Phellodendron lavallei ‘Longenecker’ 

Eye Stopper Cork Tree 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Upright, then 


crown 


green 


yellow 

Fruit: Generally 

seedless 

This cultivar has the clearest, bright yellow 

foliage of the cork trees introduced to date. 

It was selected from trees at the University of 

Wisconsin Longenecker Gardens. 

Phellodendron ‘His Majesty’ 

His Majesty Cork Tree 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 


shaped 


green 


Fruit: Generally 

seedless 

Fast growing, upright spreading and hardy, this 

seedless selection features a better branching 

habit than the species. Introduced by Harold 

Pellett of the University of Minnesota, this cultivar 

appears to be a hybrid of P. sachalinense and P. 

amurense. 

Pinus 

Pine 

Pinus nigra 

Austrian Pine 

Zone: 4 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 30' 




needles, in pairs 


Cold hardy, tough, and adaptable, it becomes a 

tree of strong character. 

Pinus strobus ‘Fastigiata’ 

Fastigiate White Pine 

Zone: 4 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 10' 


fastigiate 

Foliage: Bluish green 

needles 

This narrow, upright tree has long blue-green 

needles which gives it a softer appearance than 

other upright conifers. 

Fastigiate White Pine 

Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping White Pine 

Zone: 4 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 10' 


Foliage: Soft bluegreen 

needles 

Picea 

Spruce 

This tree grows upward as staked, then weeps 

pendulously to the ground. The needles are soft 

in appearance as well as to the touch. 

A beautiful landscape focal point. 

Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’ 

Globe Blue Spruce 

Zone: 2 

Height: 3' 

Spread: 4' 


compact 

Foliage: Silvery blue 

needles 


This dwarf form has good blue needle color and 

forms a compact, flat topped ball. 

Weeping White Pine 

Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’ 

Vanderwolf’s Pyramid Pine 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 


Foliage: Blue-green 

needles 

Pistacia 

Pistacia chinensis 

Chinese Pistache 

Zone: 6 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 



pinnately compound 


A vigorous, upright selection of Limber Pine 

with especially nice blue-green foliage. Native 

from the Sierra Nevadas through the Rocky 

Mountains. 

An excellent tree for hot dry climates, it thrives 

from California through Oklahoma, and provides 

bright red fall color in climates where autumn 

tints are rare. 



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Platanus 

Planetree 

Platanus x acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’ 

Bloodgood London Planetree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


pyramidal 

Foliage: Large, 

maple like, medium 

to dark green 


Populus 

Cottonwood 

Populus trichocarpa 

Black Cottonwood 

Zone: 4 

Height: 75' 

Spread: 35' 



green 


Reputed to be more resistant to anthracnose 

than the species. The naturally shedding bark 

creates a dappled brown and cream pattern 

that accentuates sunlight filtering through the 

foliage. This is a popular tree for malls, parks 

and shopping centers. 

Platanus x acerifolia ‘Columbia’ 

Columbia Planetree 

Zone: 6 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 




green 


Selected and introduced by the U.S. National 

Arboretum for high resistance to anthracnose, it 

seems to be resistant on the East Coast, 

but not on the West Coast. It has attractive, 

deeply cut leaves similar to Platanus orientalis. 

Platanus x acerifolia ‘Yarwood’ 

Yarwood Planetree 

Zone: 6 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



Foliage: Extremely 

large, light green 


Selected by the University of California at 

Berkeley for very high resistance to powdery 

mildew. Fast growing. Appears to have fairly 

good resistance to anthracnose in California. 

Quaking Aspen 

Populus 

Aspen 

Populus tremuloides 

Quaking Aspen 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 15' 


to pyramidal 


trembles in breeze 


Native throughout much of the West, the beauty 

of aspen groves is well known. The sight of 

autumn’s golden leaves trembling over silvery 

gray bark is not forgotten. 

Populus tremula ‘Erecta’ 

Swedish Columnar Aspen 

Zone: 2 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Very narrow, 

fastigiate 


trembles in breeze 

Rustling leaves make the same pleasant sound 

as Quaking Aspen. This upright and very narrow 

tree is well adapted to cold climates. Seedless, 

it is a good substitute for Lombardy Poplar. 

A fast-growing native found in river bottoms 

along the west coast. Pale green buds are honeyscented 

and one of the earliest signs of spring. 

Populus 

Poplar 

Populus ‘Highland’ 

Highland Poplar 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 30' 




Seed: None 

(cottonless) 

Well adapted to the Mountain States and 

adjacent high plains, it grows quickly but 

matures to a smaller size than most. A hybrid 

poplar believed to be of P. acuminata x sargentii, 

it is seedless, thus produces no messy cotton. 

Populus deltoides ‘Siouxland’ 

Siouxland Poplar 

Zone: 2 

Height: 75' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Oval 


green 


A very fast growing “Cottonless Cottonwood” with 

resistance to leaf rust. 

Populus nigra ‘Afghanica’ 

Theves Poplar 

Zone: 4 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Upright and 

narrow 


green 


A very fast growing, narrow, upright tree. It is 

reported to be more resistant to the canker 

diseases that trouble Lombardy. 

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Prunus 

Less Common Species 

Prunus mume ‘Peggy Clarke’ 

Peggy Clarke Japanese Apricot 

Zone: 6 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 


green 


orange 

Flower: Deep rose, 

double 

Outstanding deep rose, double flowering blooms 

on this small tree are very early, very fragrant, and 

very beautiful. A widely planted favorite in Japan, 

it is well adapted to warmer areas of the U.S. 

Prunus nigra ‘Princess Kay’ 

Princess Kay Canada Plum 

Zone: 3 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 12' 


narrow oval 


green 

Flower: Double 

white flowers in small 

clusters 

Fruit: Yellow-red, 1" 

A very hardy small tree with a neat upright 

habit. Selected from a native source in Northern 

Minnesota and introduced by Minnesota 

Landscape Arboretum. 

Prunus padus ‘Drietree’ 

Merlot ® Bird Cherry 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 18' 


Foliage: Leaves 

emerge green, turn 

purple in summer 


reddish purple 


4" long drooping 

clusters 

Strongly upright with a straight central leader, 

Merlot ® maintains a symmetrical, upright oval 

shape. Its form makes it easier to manage and its 

foliage is a deeper purple than similar cultivars. 

Prunus virginiana 

Chokecherry 

Zone: 2 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 



green 


Flower: White, late 

April 

A small rounded tree well-adapted to difficult 

sites, as its native range includes the entire 

Northern U.S. into most of Canada. Very 

attractive to wildlife. 

Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’ 

Canada Red Chokecherry 

Zone: 2 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 




emerge green, turn 

purple in summer 



Flower: Small white, in 

long clusters 

A very cold hardy tree, used for its foliage which 

changes from green in spring to dark purple as 

the weather warms, then intensifies to reddish in 

autumn. 

Merlot ® Bird Cherry 

Akebono Cherry 

Prunus 

Japanese Cherry 

Prunus x yedoensis ‘Akebono’ 

Akebono Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 


spreading 


green 


Flower: Delicate pink 

Similar to Yoshino in form, but said to mature 

slightly smaller. Blooms have a stronger tint of 

pink. 

Prunus serrulata ‘Amanogawa’ 

Amanogawa Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 6' 


fastigiate branching 



Flower: Pale pink, 

semi-double 

Very narrow and tightly upright in growth, it forms 

a column of light pink flowers in the spring. 

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ 

Autumn Flowering Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 22' 


spreading with 

slender branches 


green 


bronze 

Flower: Semi-double 

to double, light pink 

Very unusual for its bloom. Flowers are produced 

in November and again in the spring. In 

mild climates it will bloom sporadically all winter. 

It has a delicate branch pattern which adds to 

its winter interest. 



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Prunus sargentii ‘Columnaris’ 

Columnar Sargent Cherry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 15' 


columnar to narrowly 

vase shaped 



orange-red 

Flower: Single pink, 

in clusters 

A narrow, upright form makes this Sargent Cherry 

suitable as a street tree which is admired for its 

beautiful fall color and handsome mahogany 

colored bark. 

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Plena Rosea’ 

Double Weeping Cherry 

syn.Yae-Shidare-Higan 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 




bronze 

Flower: Double, pink 

Graceful form and an impressive spring floral 

display make this one of the best weeping trees. 

Contorted form is an unusual artistic expression 

of a classic ornamental tree. 

Kwanzan Cherry 

Prunus ‘First Lady’ 

First Lady Cherry 

Zone: 6 

Height: 28' 

Spread: 18' 


narrow oval 



orange to orange red 

Flower: Dark pink 

Dark pink, semi-pendulous flowers grace the 

strongly upright branches of this U. S. National 

Arboretum introduction. Narrower in form than 

its parent, Okame, its blossoms are deeper 

pink in color, and leaves are darker green. 

A medley of yellow, orange and red autumn 

leaves extends seasonal interest. 

Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’ 

Kwanzan Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Stiffly vase 

shaped 



Bronze-orange to 

orange-red 

Flower: Double, rosy 

pink in clusters 

Kwanzan’s large double pink flowers make it the 

showiest cherry in spring and account for its 

great popularity. 

Prunus serrulata ‘Shirotae’ 

Mt. Fuji Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Spreading 


glossy 


Flower: Pink buds 

open to large 

double white 

flowers 

Very large white flowers cover the spreading 

branches of Mt. Fuji Cherry quite early in spring. 

Also know as Shirotae. 

Prunus ‘Okame’ 

Okame Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 




fine textured 


to orange-red 

Flower: Small, clear 

pink, profuse 

Effective floral display of this very early-blooming 

cultivar is long lasting due to brightly colored 

flower bud and calyx. A hybrid of P. incisa x 

P. campanulata, Okame originated in England and 

was introduced to the U.S. by Morris Arboretum. 

First Lady Cherry 

Prunus ‘Hally Jolivette’ 

Hally Jolivette Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Dense, 

rounded 

Foliage: Green, fine 

textured 



pinkish tint 

Most diminutive of the cherries we grow; dense, 

fine textured, with double white flowers tinted pink. 

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Prunus sargentii ‘JFS-KW58’ 

Pink Flair ® Cherry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 15' 


narrow vase 




in clusters 

Narrow and upright in form, but compact in 

height, this flowering cherry is well suited for 

urban landscapes. It avoids frost damage by 

flowering a week or two later than is typical of 

the species. Fall color is consistently bright, and 

its upright symmetry gives winter appeal. 

Prunus sargentii 

Sargent Cherry 

Zone: 4 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 



rounded crown 



orange to orange-red 


in clusters 

Sargent displays some of the best fall color 

to be found among the Cherries. It has nice 

mahogany colored bark and is hardier than other 

Japanese Cherries. 

Prunus x ‘Snofozam’ 

Snow Fountains ® Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 12' 


Foliage: Small, dark 

green leaves 

Fall Color: Golden to 

orange 

Flower: White 

Prunus ‘Tai Haku’ 

Tai Haku Cherry 

syn. Great White Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 25' 


flat topped 


large leaves 


orange 

Flower: Very large, 

single, pure white 

The flowers of this tree are pure white and very 

large, perhaps the most beautiful individual 

bloom of the cherries. A vigorous tree with a 

bold appearance and clean summer foliage. 

Prunus x yedoensis ‘Shidare Yoshino’ 

Weeping Yoshino Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 15' 



green 



pink tinge 

A gracefully weeping, finely branched tree, Snow 

Fountains ® is smaller than other weeping cherries. 

Its beautiful cascading form is easily pruned to 

change its character. 

A graceful, small weeping tree. Compared to the 

weeping forms of P. subhirtella, this tree has a 

smaller mature size and more disease resistant 

foliage. 

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Prunus serrulata ‘Royal Burgundy’ PP 6520 

Royal Burgundy Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


shaped 


Fall Color: Bronzepurple 


magenta-pink 

Royal Burgundy is a purple foliaged form of 

Kwanzan. Slightly slower growing, its flowers 

are a darker tint and its foliage is unique among 

cherries. 

Prunus ‘Snow Goose’ 

Snow Goose Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright when 


wider 



Flower: Pure white, 

single 

Pure white flowers bloom before clean, bright 

green leaves unfold. Apparently resistant to 

common cherry foliage diseases, this strongly 

upright tree widens considerably with age. 

Prunus x hillieri ‘Spire’ 

Spire Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 10' 


to narrowly vase 

shaped 



red 

Flower: Single, pink 

An excellent narrow, upright tree, Spire is quite 

similar to Columnar Sargent. Branching “fills 

in” at an earlier age making a better appearing 

young tree. 

Tai Haku Cherry 

Prunus x yedoensis 

Yoshino Cherry 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 30' 



rounded crown 


green, glossy 


Flower: Single light 

pink to white, 

fragrant 

Yoshino is the tree which has been made 

famous by its blossom display at the Tidal Basin 

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Prunus 

Purple Leaf Plum 

Prunus x cistena ‘Schmidtcis’ 

Big Cis ® Plum 

Zone: 4 

Height: 14' 

Spread: 12' 


dense 


Flower: Light pink, 

very fragrant 

A sport of Cistena, Big Cis ® Plum grows quickly 

to a heavy-trunked, sturdy tree that is 

intermediate in size between Cistena and 

Newport. Cistena-like flowers are followed by 

dark purple foliage that keeps its fresh, clean 

appearance later in the season. 

Prunus x blireiana 

Blireiana Plum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


shaped, gracefully 

spreading 


to greenishbronze 

in summer 


Reddish-bronze 


bright pink, 1" 

Blireiana blooms quite early in the spring. This, 

combined with the brightness of its flowers, makes 

it jump out of its surroundings in the landscape. 

Prunus x cistena 

Cistena Plum 

Zone: 3 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 8' 


shrub 



Flower: Very light 

pink, fragrant 

This extremely hardy large shrub is very fragrant 

in bloom. Cistena holds its purple color all through 

the summer. 

Prunus cerasifera ‘Krauter Vesuvius’ 

Krauter Vesuvius Plum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 




Similar to Thundercloud in appearance, but a little 

smaller and more upright. Due to its tolerance of 

hot dry weather, it seems to be the best flowering 

plum for southern climates. 

Prunus ‘Frankthrees’ 

Mt. St. Helens ® Plum 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, 

rounded 



Dark purple leaves emerge earlier in the spring 

and hold their rich color longer into summer than 

other cultivars. A sport of Newport, this cultivar 

grows faster and develops a dense head 

supported by a stronger, sturdier trunk. This 

very hardy ornamental plum performs well where 

climates are extreme. 

Prunus ‘Newport’ 

Newport Plum 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, broadly 

oval to rounded 




This hardy and widely used plum is quite 

adaptable and performs well in tough climates. 

Prunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ 

Thundercloud Plum 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading, dense, 

rounded 



Pyrus 

Flowering Pear 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ 

Aristocrat ® Pear 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 28' 


with open, spreading 

branches 

Foliage: Narrow, 

dark green, glossy 


Flower: White 

An outstanding pear selection with an unusual 

growth habit, Aristocrat ® has an open, informal 

appearance. Branch angles are wider than other 

pears, thus more resistant to storm damage. 

Highly rated by the Ohio Shade Tree Evaluation 

Project. 

Aristocrat ® Pear 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Autumn Blaze’ 

Autumn Blaze Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 



green 


Flower: White 

Blireiana Plum 

Retains its deep purple foliage through the 

growing season. One of the best purple-leaved 

plums. It has maintained steady popularity since 

it was introduced in 1937. 

Rounded shape with spreading branches. Foliage 

emerges with a red tint and matures to glossy 

green. Best cold hardiness of the Callery pears, 

and the earliest to develop fall color. 

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Pyrus calleryana ‘Cambridge’ 

Cambridge Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 15' 


narrowly pyramidal 


green 


orange 


clusters 

This strong growing pear combines an upright 

growth habit with improved cold hardiness. 

Selected by Brower’s Gaar nursery in Indiana, 

where it has survived temperatures that caused 

dieback on all other P. calleryana cultivars. In the 

nursery, it displays excellent vigor and form, and 

seems less brittle than other cultivars. Fall color 

is bright orange. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ 

Capital Pear 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 12' 



green, glossy 



clusters 

Columnar form introduced by U.S. National 

Arboretum. It has especially glossy summer foliage. 

Pyrus calleryana x betulaefolia ‘Edgewood’ 

PP 10151 

Edgewood ® Pear 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 


Foliage: Silvery 

green 


purple 

Flower: White 

A pear with unique, silvery foliage. Leaves emerge 

with a purple tint covering the underlying silvery 

gray color. Summer foliage is silvery-green, 

turning to reddish-purple in the fall. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Jaczam’ 

Jack ® Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 16' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Compact 

upright oval 



Flower: White 

Tight and upright in form, this cultivar is ideal for 

narrow streets and planting beneath utility wires. 

Its dwarf growth rate results in a cultivar that 

matures at less than half the size typical of the 

species. Its density and upright habit give the 

unusual combination of a formal appearance in a 

low maintenance tree. 

Pyrus fauriei ‘Westwood’ 

Korean Sun Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 15' 


rounded 


green, fine textured 


purple red 

Flower: White 

Excellent fall color and compact size are key 

attributes of this selection. Although definitely 

a dwarf, this cultivar grows faster with better 

nursery characteristics than the parent species. 

Much hardier than P. calleryana, it also has a 

smaller, more rounded and shrub-like head. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Holmford’ 

New Bradford ® Pear 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 30' 


to rounded 


glossy 


orange-red 

Flower: White 

This cultivar is similar in appearance to the 

well known Bradford, but it seems to be less 

susceptible to storm damage. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Glen’s Form’ 

Chanticleer ® Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 15' 


narrowly pyramidal 


glossy 



clusters 

A densely growing, narrow selection suitable for 

street plantings. It is resistant to fireblight and 

much less susceptible to wind breakage than 

Bradford. 

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Pyrus ussuriensis ‘MorDak’ 

Prairie Gem ® Pear 

Zone: 3 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 




Flower: White 

Oaks 

This is the hardiest ornamental pear cultivar we 

know of, having been developed at North Dakota 

State University. Upright and oval when young, it 

becomes rounded with age. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Redspire’ 

Redspire Pear 

Zone: 5 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 


dense and 

symmetrical 


green, glossy 


to red 

Flower: Abundant, 

white 

A symmetrical shape and tight branching habit 

gives this tree a formal appearance. A good 

improvement over Bradford, as it stays smaller 

and narrower. 

Pyrus ‘Silver Ball’ 

Silver Ball Pear 

Zone: 4 

Height: 12' 

Spread: 12' 


rounded dwarf 

Foliage: Silver-gray 


Flower: Small, white 

This compact dwarf pear features tiny silvery green 

leaves that give it a fine textured appearance. 

An introduction by Harold Pellett and the 

Landscape Plant Development Center, it’s the 

most dwarf pear we grow and has shown strong 

fireblight resistance. 

Pyrus calleryana ‘Trinity’ 

Trinity Pear 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 25' 


to round 


green 


Flower: White 

This is a slightly smaller growing pear with a 

tight, rounded form. 


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Quercus 

Oak 

Quercus acutissima 

Sawtooth Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 



glossy 


Quercus bicolor 

Swamp White Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 45' 


open 

Foliage: Green with 

wavy margins 


brown to reddish 

A beautiful native tree with lustrous, heavy 

textured green leaves with wavy margins. Well 

adapted to wet, poorly drained soils. 

A fast growing, spreading oak well adapted to 

the summer heat of the South. It has outstanding 

summer foliage. Very glossy and sharply serrated 

leaves give it a clean, crisp appearance. 

Quercus alba 

White Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 45' 



green, fine textured 



One of the mightiest of the noble oaks, White Oak 

is claimed by several states as their official tree. 

Reputed to be slow-growing, well-grown nursery 

plants grow fairly quickly once established. Unlike 

English Oak, this native of Eastern North America 

is resistant to powdery mildew. 

Quercus alba x Q. robur ‘Crimschmidt’ PP 9103 

Crimson Spire Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 


tightly fastigiate 


to bluish-green 

Fall Color: Rusty red 

This columnar selection originated as a hybrid 

of Q. robur and Q. alba. White oak parentage 

provides dark green, mildew resistant foliage 

and reddish fall color. Fastigiate growth habit is 

inherited from the English oak side. 

Quercus coccinea 

Scarlet Oak 

Quercus ellipsoidalis 

Northern Pin Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


spreading, open, 

broadly oval 


glossy 


Scarlet Oak generally displays the finest fall color 

of the genus. Autumn brings deep, brilliant shades 

of red. 

Zone: 4 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 40' 





Closely related to Pin Oak, this tree shares many 

positive attributes and is also more tolerant of 

dry and alkaline soils. Also known as Hill’s Oak, 

its native range is the northern midwest, but it 

can be used more widely. 

Quercus frainetto ‘Schmidt’ 

Forest Green ® Oak 

Zone: 5b 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 30' 



very glossy, rounded 

lobes 

Fall Color: Yellowishbrown 

This is an upright growing, vigorous oak with 

a strong central leader. Drought resistant and 

adaptable, its glossy deep green foliage and 

strong symmetrical shape make it one of the 

best looking trees of summer. 

Forest Green ® Oak 

Quercus gambelii 

Gambel Oak 

Quercus imbricaria 

Shingle Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 25' 




orange to orange red 

Native to the dry, mountainous interior West, 

from Utah and Colorado to the Mexican border. 

Drought tolerant and hardy, it is an ideal tree for 

low maintenance landscapes in its native range. 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 



glossy 


to rusty red 

Native to the midwest and well adapted to 

conditions there, including calcareous soils. A 

large shade tree with beautiful summer foliage. 



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Quercus lobata 

Valley Oak 

Zone: 6 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 45' 


open 


glossy 

Quercus palustris 

Pin Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 40' 


with slender 

horizontal branches 



orange to red 

Quercus robur ‘Pyramich’ 

Skymaster ® Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Narrow when 


pyramidal 


The monarch of California’s deciduous oaks, its 

broad canopy of deeply lobed leaves provides 

welcome shade. 

Quercus macrocarpa 

Bur Oak 

Zone: 3 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 45' 

Shape: Broadly oval, 

irregular and open 



yellow brown 

A large and impressive native tree, with a thick 

trunk and stout branches. Does well in alkaline 

soils. 

Pin Oak is a tree with a very distinctive growth habit. 

The strong central leader is maintained to the top. 

Branches are long, slender and horizontally layered, 

giving this large tree an elegant appearance. 

Quercus robur 

English Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Broad, 

rounded, open 

headed crown 



A big sturdy tree, its size gives it character. It is 

quite adaptable to various soils and climates. 

A very strong central leader, wide crotch angles, 

and excellent lateral branch development make 

this fine English Oak selection well suited for use 

as a street tree. A Schmidt introduction. 

Bur Oak 

Quercus muehlenbergii 

Chinkapin Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 45' 


open 


dark green 


yellow brown 

Quercus robur x bicolor ‘Long’ 

Regal Prince ® Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 18' 

Shape: Columnar to 

narrow oval 

Foliage: Glossy, 

bright green 


Mildew-resistant summer foliage is glossy, 

clean and bright green. This adaptable hybrid 

of English and Swamp White Oak is notable for 

excellent columnar form. 

Quercus robur x ‘Asjes’ PP 6539 

Rosehill Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Narrowly oval 

to fastigiate 


green 


Skyrocket ® Oak 

Quercus robur ‘Fastigiata’ 

Skyrocket ® Oak 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 


fastigiate 



Skyrocket ® provides a uniformly narrow shape, 

excellent for street plantings. Since its 

introduction by Schmidt in 1989, this selection 

has proven to stay tighter in form than the 

typical fastigiate English Oak. 

A durable and adaptable oak with handsome 

glossy foliage. This native of the Northeast and 

Midwest has a reputation for performing well in 

alkaline soil. 

Glossy green, mildew-resistant leaves differ from 

the dull blue-green foliage of Q. robur, of which 

Rosehill ® Oak appears to be a hybrid. Form is 

narrowly oval. 

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Quercus rubra 

Red Oak 

Quercus shumardii 

Shumard Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 45' 




Red Oak is a large, fast growing, broad headed 

tree. The large leaves turn from a rich green to 

deep red in the fall. 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 


spreading, open, 

broadly oval 



An excellent substitute for Scarlet Oak in the 

central and S.E. USA. It thrives in moist, acid 

bottom land soils where poor drainage creates 

problems for other trees. 

Quercus velutina 

Northern Black Oak 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 45' 


rounded 



Very similar in appearance to Red Oak, differences 

include its ability to thrive on poor and varied soils. 

Naturally occurring trees are often found on poor 

sandy sites or heavy clay hillsides. Deeply 

furrowed bark on mature trees is nearly black. 

Rhamnus 

Buckthorn 

Rhamnus frangula ‘Tallcole’ 

Tallhedge ® Buckthorn 

Zone: 2 

Height: 14' 

Spread: 4' 



Fall Color: Greenishyellow 

Flower: Tiny, 

numerous 

Fruit: Red turning 

black, 1 ⁄4", round 

Multi-stemmed columnar tree forms a narrow, 

compact hedge seldom exceeding four feet in 

width. Leaves are lustrous dark green. Tiny 

flowers bloom in mid summer. 

Robinia 

Locust 

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’ 

Frisia Locust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 25' 


upright arching 

branches 


yellow 


yellow 

Flower: White 

A tough, drought tolerant tree with bright yellow 

summer foliage. Compound leaves have an airy 

appearance and provide filtered shade. 

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Inermis’ 

Globe Locust 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Dense, 

compact, round 


green 


The formal shape and small size make this tree 

useful in many landscape situations. Spineless. 

Frisia Locust 

Robinia x ambigua ‘Idahoensis’ 

Pink Idaho Locust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 


ascending then 



green 



fragrant 

Tolerates hot dry summers and cold winters with 

style. Open canopy and small leaflets provide 

filtered shade to create a feeling of coolness on a 

hot summer’s day. 

Twisty Baby ® Locust 

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’ 

Purple Robe Locust 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 32' 

Shape: Ascending, 

outward arching 

branches, open 

Foliage: Purpletinted 

new growth 

ages to bronze-green 


Flower: Dark purple 

Fruit: Seedless pods 

A tough, fast growing tree which is well adapted 

to hot, dry climates. It is best suited for areas of 

the West where it provides welcome shade during 

hot dry summers. Spines are much reduced 

compared to species. 

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Lace Lady’ PP 9771 

Twisty Baby ® Locust 

Zone: 4 

Height: 15' 

Spread: 18' 

Shape: Irregularly 

spreading 


twisted 



clusters 

This is a dwarf, contorted tree of remarkable 

appearance. Branches twist and turn at every 

node; even the foliage twists. Its irregular, artistic 

form is as interesting in winter as in summer. 



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Salix 

Willow 

Salix alba ‘Britzensis’ 

Coral Bark Willow 

Zone: 2 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 30' 



green on red twigs 

Flower: Male catkin 

Brilliant scarlet orange winter branches add 

a bright splash of color to the winter garden. 

Because vigorous shoots display the brightest 

color, it is best if pruned heavily or pollarded. 

Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ 

Dappled Willow 

Zone: 4 

Height: 9' 

Spread: 6' 


shrub, sometimes 

top-grafted on a 

standard to make a 

small tree 

Foliage: Emerges 

pink, changes to 

white with green, 

variegated 

Especially eyecatching in the spring when new 

growth emerges pink. Pink, white and green 

foliage matures to speckled green and white. 

Shear regularly to stimulate tri-color effect. 

Salix matsudana ‘Navajo’ 

Globe Navajo Willow 

Zone: 4 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 50' 


round headed 

Foliage: Slender, 

green 


A very tough and hardy tree that will adapt to a 

wide range of soil conditions including desert. 

Weeping Pussy Willow 

Salix alba vitellina 

Golden Willow 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


Foliage: Very 

narrow, light green 


Bark: Bright yellow 

on new growth 

Egg yolk yellow stems of Golden Willow glow 

brightly in the winter landscape. Prune this 

fast-growing and adaptable tree regularly to 

encourage bright-colored new growth. 

Salix ‘Prairie Cascade’ 

Prairie Cascade Weeping Willow 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 40' 



very glossy 

Selected by the Morden Research station in 

Manitoba for cold hardiness. It combines a 

weeping habit, golden stems, and dark green 

glossy foliage. It has a more upright form in 

warm climates. 

Salix ‘Scarcuzam’ 

Scarlet Curls ® Willow 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Contorted, 

rounded 


twisted 

Bark: Bright red in 

winter, golden with 

age. 

A wild mix of winter colors and textures, this 

multi-stem plant features contorted growth with 

bright red winter twigs that become golden 

yellow as they gain diameter. 

Salix alba x matsudana ‘Snake’ 

Snake Willow 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Upright with 

weeping tips, 

contorted 


green 


This tree begins with the contorted growth of 

‘Tortuosa’, then adds a graceful weeping habit. 

Ascending branches twist and turn at every 

node and are crowned with weeping tips. Bark 

matures to beautiful cinnamon brown. 

Salix alba ‘Tristis’ 

Golden Weeping Willow 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 60' 


weeping 



Salix caprea ‘Pendula’ 

Weeping Pussy Willow 

Zone: 4 

Height: 8' 

Spread: 8' 



green 


Flower: Silvery 

catkins 

Scarlet Curls ® Willow 

Golden winter stems and graceful habit belie the 

tough character of this fast growing, tough and 

widely adapted weeping tree. 

This ornamental weeper doesn’t outgrow its 

space. Soft silvery catkins emerge along the 

gracefully weeping branches in late winter, then 

open to reveal one of the first signs of spring. 

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Sassafras 

Sassafras albidum 

Sassafras 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Irregular 

pyramid 


lobed 


Sorbus aucuparia 

European Mountain Ash 

Zone: 2 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 24' 


and oval, becoming 

rounded 



orange 


clusters 

Fruit: Orange-red 

This widespread eastern U.S. native is ideal for 

naturalistic landscaping. Both tree form and leaf 

shape are variable and interesting. A thicket of 

Sassafras brings a “woodsy” feel to the landscape. 

Sophora 

Pagodatree 

Sophora japonica ‘Halka’ PP 7554 

Millstone Japanese Pagodatree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


to round 


dark green 



white, in clusters 

Symmetrical and upsweeping branches form a 

dense rounded crown. Less susceptible to stem 

canker than the species, its uniform growth habit 

and distinctive form are additional reasons to 

choose this cultivar. 

Sophora japonica ‘Regent’ 

Regent ® Japanese Pagodatree 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 45' 


spreading, 

rounded crown 


dark green leaves 


Flowers: Creamy 

white, in clusters 

This cultivar has a rapid growth habit and has 

attractive, large lustrous leaves that seem to 

resist insect attacks. 

Sassafras 

Sorbus 

Mountain Ash 

Sorbus alnifolia 

Korean Mountain Ash 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


rounded 


dark green 


orange 


clusters 

Fruit: Yellow-orange 

to scarlet 

An unusual tree not resembling the other 

Mountain Ash. Leaves are ovate and entire, with 

excellent fall color. Described by Dr. Michael 

Dirr in Manual of Woody Landscape Plants as 

“one of my favorite all around trees…best of the 

Mountain Ash”. Reported to resist borers. 

Sorbus americana ‘Dwarfcrown’ 

Red Cascade Mountain Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 18' 

Spread: 8' 


oval 

Foliage: Very 

lustrous green 


Flower: Small, white, 

in clusters 

Fruit: Small, orangered, 

in clusters 

A very nicely shaped, compact tree which is 

excellent for small spaces. Spring flowers, lustrous 

summer foliage, yellow fall color and handsome 

winter form make it a year-round attraction. 

A useful small tree that is particularly beautiful 

in autumn because of the abundant bright fruit. 

Schmidt trees are budded with a superior clone 

insuring uniformity of habit. 

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Black Hawk’ 

Black Hawk Mountain Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 28' 

Spread: 18' 


Foliage: Thick dark 

green 

Fall Color: Rust 


clusters 

Fruit: Orange, in 

clusters 

A strong, narrow tree with leaves that seem to 

resist sun-scald in mid-continent areas. 

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Michred’ 

Cardinal Royal ® Mountain Ash 

Zone: 2 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 


narrow oval 




clusters 


A vigorous tree with upright branches and a very 

symmetrical and tidy habit. This tree was selected 

for its clusters of small brilliant red berries, much 

more spectacular than the orange of the species. 

Dark green foliage is silvery beneath. 

Cardinal Royal ® Mountain Ash 



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Sorbus aucuparia ‘Rossica’ 

Rossica Mountain Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 18' 




orange 


clusters 


A sturdy, stiffly upright tree when young, 

becoming oval as it matures. Very uniform in 

shape with bright red fruit in clusters. 

Sorbus x hybrida 

Oak-leaf Mountain Ash 

Zone: 3 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright with 

ascending branches, 

oval head 

Foliage: Lobed, 

divided 



clusters 

Fruit: Red, in clusters 

Originating as a hybrid in Scandinavia, this 

Mountain Ash has an unusual leaf similar to 

English Oak, but divided to the midrib near the 

leaf base. 

Stewartia 

Stewartia pseudocamellia 

Japanese Stewartia 

Zone: 6 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 20' 


to oval 


dark green 


red, purple 

Flower: White, 

orange anthers 

Camellia-like white flowers up to 2 1 /2" in 

diameter appear on this medium sized tree 

in July and August. Kaleidoscopic fall color 

includes red, orange and purple tones. Beautiful 

cream and tan patches are revealed as its trunk 

exfoliates with age. 

Styrax 

Snowbell 

Styrax japonicus ‘JFS-E’ 

Snow Charm ® Japanese Snowbell 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 





bell shaped 

Reliable and easy to grow, this Schmidt 

introduction selected from a highly variable 

species assures a rounded form. Like Snowcone ® , 

it resists twig dieback, but has larger leaves and a 

broader, more traditional form. 

Snow Charm ® Japanese Snowbell 

Styrax japonicus ‘JFS-D’ 

Snowcone ® Japanese Snowbell 

Zone: 5 

Height: 25' 

Spread: 20' 


pyramidal, dense 


fine textured 



bell shaped 

Dark green, fine textured foliage and dense, 

symmetrical structure create a tree of great 

uniformity. It is resistant to twig dieback that is 

common in seedling grown trees. 

Syringa 

Tree Lilac 

Syringa pekinensis ‘Zhang Zhiming’ 

Beijing Gold ® Tree Lilac 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 



Flower: Yellow, in 

clusters 

Sprays of yellow flowers borne in June bring a 

whole new color spectrum to the world of tree 

lilacs! This is a vigorous selection with upright 

spreading, arching branches in a species that 

matures to a small size. 

Syringa pekinensis ‘Morton’ 

China Snow ® Tree Lilac 

Zone: 5 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 20' 


spreading 




white clusters 

Large sprays of cream-white flowers are borne 

in June by this small ornamental tree. Amber to 

orange-brown exfoliating bark extends seasonal 

interest through the winter months. 

Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ 

Ivory Silk ® Japanese Tree Lilac 

Zone: 4 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading becoming 

rounded 



white panicles 

Large plumes of small white flowers smother its 

branches in early summer. 

China Snow ® Tree Lilac 

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Syringa pekinensis ‘DTR 124’ PP 8951 

Summer Charm ® Tree Lilac 

Zone: 3 

Height: 20' 

Spread: 15' 


spreading 


glossy 



white panicles 

Finer textured and more relaxed in appearance 

than Japanese tree lilac, it features lustrous 

foliage and abundant flowers. 

Taxodium 

Bald Cypress 

Taxodium distichum 

Bald Cypress 

Zone: 5 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 30' 



green, deciduous 

conifer 


Native to wetlands of the South, bald cypress is 

also surprisingly tolerant of dry soils and is hardy 

enough to survive in parts of southern Canada. 

A deciduous conifer, it has done well in urban 

street plantings. 

Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’ PP 12296 

Cascade Falls Swamp Cypress 

Zone: 5 

Height: 10' 

Spread: 12' 


Foliage: Fine 

textured, green 


brown 

As its name implies, soft green foliage cascades 

from gracefully weeping branches. This deciduous 

conifer grows to the height to which it is staked, 

then weeps to the ground. 

Taxodium distichum ‘Mickelson’ 

Shawnee Brave ® Bald Cypress 

Zone: 5 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 20' 


pyramidal 


deciduous needles 

Fall Color: Orangebronze 

Cascade Falls Swamp Cypress 

Tilia 

Linden - Less Common Species 

Tilia x euchlora 

Crimean Linden 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 35' 




medium green 


Exceptionally nice foliage is glossy medium green. 

Individual leaves turn bright yellow in the fall, giving 

the tree a mottled look with contrasting bright 

green and bright yellow leaves scattered throughout. 

Golden green twigs add winter interest. 

Tilia x flavescens ‘Glenleven’ 

Glenleven Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 30' 



green 


Glenleven is very similar to a Tilia cordata, but 

is faster growing and is now recognized as 

a hybrid. It produces a pyramidal form that 

matures to a greater height, and is a bit more 

open and informal than Greenspire ® . 

Tilia tomentosa ‘PNI 6051’ 

Green Mountain ® Linden 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 




with silvery-white 

undersurface 


Upright, symmetrical growth habit forming a 

dense canopy. Wind causes a shimmering effect 

as it ruffles the dark green leaves to reveal the 

silvery white undersides. 

Tilia tomentosa ‘Sterling’ PP 6511 

Sterling Linden 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 


pyramidal 


green with silver-gray 

undersurface 


A vigorous growing tree with a very neat and 

symmetrical shape. Tomentose leaves make it 

resistant to Japanese beetle feeding. 

Green Mountain ® Linden 

A deciduous conifer which has proven to be 

widely adaptable to city conditions, it will grow 

in standing water or in well drained soils. 



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Tilia americana 

American Linden 

Tilia americana ‘McKSentry’ 

American Sentry ® Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 


symmetrical 


green 


This handsome and hardy cultivar of the native 

American basswood was introduced by McKay 

Nursery of Wisconsin. It develops a very straight 

trunk that supports a well-branched, very uniform 

canopy. 

Tilia americana ‘Boulevard’ 

Boulevard Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 25' 


pyramidal 


green 


Tall and narrow, this selection of the native 

American Basswood is very hardy and well 

suited to street plantings. 

Legend ® Linden 

Tilia americana x euchlora ‘Redmond’ 

Redmond Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 

Shape: Densely 

pyramidal 



Redmond grows rapidly and develops heavy 

caliper as a young tree, becoming pyramidal and 

symmetrical as it matures. Its large leaves give it 

a coarser textured appearance. 

Tilia cordata 

Littleleaf Linden 

Tilia cordata ‘Greenspire’ 

Greenspire ® Linden 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


symmetrical 



Greenspire ® is the standard of comparison 

among the Lindens. It has a strong central 

leader, very uniform branch arrangement and 

a symmetrical, pyramidal form. 

Tilia cordata x mongolica ‘Harvest Gold’ 

PP 12232 

Harvest Gold Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 




golden yellow 

Very hardy and faster growing in the nursery 

than T. cordata cultivars, this Linden sports 

deep green, glossy foliage through the summer 

months. Its name is inspired by a mantle of bright 

golden yellow leaves in autumn. 

Tilia americana ‘DTR 123’ 

Legend ® Linden 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


pyramidal 


green 


Tilia cordata ‘Chancole’ 

Chancellor ® Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 20' 

Shape: Upright and 

tightly pyramidal 



A strong grower with clean glossy leaves that 

resist the rust problems of the species. Winter 

buds and twigs are bright vermillion. 

Tilia americana ‘Lincoln’ 

Lincoln Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 35' 

Spread: 25' 


compact and dense 



Chancellor ® produces a tight, symmetrical tree 

well adapted to use as a street tree. Not well 

known yet, it is gaining popularity and should be 

more widely used. 

Tilia cordata ‘Corzam’ 

Corinthian ® Linden 

Zone: 3 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 


pyramidal 



Harvest Gold Linden 

A selected form of native American Basswood. 

Densely branched, its foliage maintains a fresh, 

dark green appearance throughout the heat of 

summer. 

This is the narrowest of the Linden cultivars. 

Small, thick, deep green leaves give it a finer 

textured, more delicate appearance. 

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Tilia cordata ‘Baileyi’ 

Shamrock ® Linden 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 


symmetrical 



Ulmus parvifolia ‘UPMTF’ PP 11295 

Bosque ® Elm 

Zone: 6 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Upright pyramidal 

to broadly oval 


glossy 


A pyramidal form of linden, similar to Greenspire ® , 

but a little faster growing. It branches more 

uniformly around the trunk at an earlier age. 

Tilia cordata ‘Halka’ PP 10589 

Summer Sprite ® Linden 

Zone: 4 

Height: 16' 

Spread: 10' 

Shape: Dense, 

narrow pyramid, 

dwarf 



Perfect for confined city spaces, this natural 

dwarf develops the form of a sheared Christmas 

tree. 

Accolade ® Elm 

Ulmus parvifolia ‘Emer II’ PP 7552 

Allee ® Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Upright vase, 

arching 


green, glossy 


to rust red 

DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch elm disease and 

phloem necrosis 

The first lace bark elm introduction with a narrow 

crown shape, Bosque ® is well shaped for city 

street use. Glossy dark green, fine textured foliage 

combines with multi-colored exfoliating bark. 

Ulmus 

Elm 

Ulmus japonica x wilsoniana ‘Morton’ 

Accolade ® Elm 

Zone: 4 

Height: 70' 

Spread: 60' 


with 

arching limbs 


green 


INSECT TOLERANCE: 

Resistant to elm leaf beetle 

DISEASE TOLERANCE: 

Dutch Elm Disease and Phloem Necrosis 

Arching limbs and a graceful vase shape 

characterize this outstanding hybrid elm selected 

and tested at Morton Arboretum. Glossy dark 

green foliage changes to yellow in the fall and is 

resistant to elm leaf beetle feeding. Growth habit 

gives good form in the nursery and an ultimate 

form like the American Elm. 



Tall, upright and arching, this cultivar’s growth 

habit is unique among U. parvifolia cultivars, 

being reminiscent of the grand American Elm. 

Its exfoliating bark creates a mosaic of orange, 

tan and gray, a beautiful sight on a mature tree. 

Discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr of University of 

Georgia, Athens. 

Ulmus parvifolia ‘Emer I’ PP 7551 

Athena ® Classic Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 30' 

Spread: 35' 


rounded 


green, glossy 




Bark of a mature tree is a mosaic of orange, tan, 

and gray patches, giving it as much interest in 

winter as in summer. The canopy is tightly formed. 

Discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr of University of 

Georgia, Athens. 

Allee ® Elm 

Ulmus ‘Morton Stalwart’ 

Commendation Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 60' 

Spread: 50' 






An oval canopy with good foliage quality is 

formed by upright spreading and symmetrical 

branches. Fast growing but not wild, it is easier 

to maintain good form in the nursery than is the 

case with most elm cultivars. This is a complex 

hybrid of parent species Ulmus wilsoniana, 

U. pumila and U. carpinifolia. 



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Ulmus japonica x wilsoniana ‘Morton Red Tip’ 

Danada Charm Elm 

Zone: 4 

Height: 70' 

Spread: 60' 


with 

arching limbs 



Ulmus ‘Homestead’ 

Homestead Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 35' 


arching, narrow oval 





Long arching branches form an upright vase 

shape to give this cultivar the look and character 

of the American Elm. Naturally disease resistant, 

it is a vigorous grower in the nursery. 

Ulmus parvifolia ‘Dynasty’ 

Dynasty Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 






A broadly rounded tree with fine textured foliage 

and good environmental tolerance. It tends to 

develop better fall color than is typical of the 

species. A National Arboretum introduction. 

Patriot Elm 

Ulmus ‘Frontier’ 

Frontier Elm 

Zone: 4 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 



green 




‘Frontier’ features beautiful reddish-purple to 

burgundy fall color which is particularly long 

lasting. A U.S. National Arboretum introduction, 

it is a hybrid of U. carpinifolia and U. parvifolia. 



This fast growing hybrid Elm was developed by 

the USDA Nursery Crops Lab. A complex hybrid 

of U. pumila, U. hollandica, and U. carpinifolia, it is 

close in form to the American Elm 

Ulmus ‘Patriot’ 

Patriot Elm 

Ulmus ‘Pioneer’ 

Pioneer Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Stiffly 

upright, narrow vase 

shape 





This National Arboretum introduction features 

stiffly ascending branches, resulting in a narrower 

vase shaped crown than most elm cultivars. 

Foliage is especially dark green. A complex 

hybrid derived from Ulmus wilsoniana, U. pumila, 

U. carpinifolia, and U. glabra. 

Zone: 5 

Height: 50' 

Spread: 50' 






Introduced by the USDA Nursery Crops Lab, 

Pioneer Elm is extremely vigorous and disease 

resistant. It forms a rounded, spreading crown 

suitable for parks and campus setting. A hybrid 

of U. glabra x U. carpinifolia. 

Frontier Elm 

Ulmus wilsoniana ‘Prospector’ 

Prospector Elm 

Zone: 4b 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 30' 



glossy 


INSECT TOLERANCE: 

Resistant to elm leaf beetle 



This cultivar forms a broadly vase shaped crown 

at an early age, and provides the form and 

toughness of the American Elm without its 

problems. Widely adaptable to climatic extremes. 

A National Arboretum introduction. 

Ulmus ‘Morton Glossy’ 

Triumph Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 55' 

Spread: 45' 


to vase 


green 




Remarkably dark green and glossy foliage and 

a sturdy, symmetrical growth habit distinguish 

this Morton Arboretum introduction. Hybrid 

parentage is Ulmus wilsoniana, U. japonica, and 

U. pumila. 

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Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ 

Valley Forge Elm 

Zone: 5 

Height: 70' 

Spread: 70' 

Shape: Broad vase 

shaped with arching 

limbs 


green 


DISEASE TOLERANCE: Dutch Elm Disease 

This National Arboretum introduction has tested 

best for Dutch Elm Disease tolerance, bringing 

hope for the return of the American elm. Fast 

growing but a little wild in the nursery, it matures 

to form a stately vase shaped crown. 

Ulmus ‘Morton Plainsman’ 

Vanguard Elm 

Zone: 4 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 40' 


vase 


medium green 


Zelkova 

Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ 

Green Vase ® Zelkova 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 30' 

Shape: Vase shape, 

with upright arching 

branches 



A vigorous Zelkova selection, producing a taller, 

more graceful tree than ‘Village Green’. Its finer 

textured foliage produces dappled shade. 

Zelkova serrata ‘Halka’ PP 5687 

Halka Zelkova 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 35' 

Shape: Upright vase 

shape 


green 


Zelkova serrata ‘Musashino’ 

Musashino Columnar Zelkova 

Zone: 5 

Height: 45' 

Spread: 15' 

Shape: Very narrow 

upright vase shape 


green 


Ideal for narrow street use, tightly upright 

branches allow good vehicle and pedestrian 

clearance beneath the delicate green canopy. 



A tough tree for the harsh climate of the Great 

Plains, this Morton Arboretum introduction is a 

hybrid of two hardy parents, Ulmus pumila and 

Ulmus japonica. 

Wisteria 

Wisteria is a vigorous 

vine that can be grown 

into a tree of varying 

heights depending upon 

the staking and training 

process. Long chains 

of colorful and dramatic 

blossoms cascade from their branches 

in spring. Our cultivars offer a rainbow of 

bloom colors. 

Halka Zelkova has long, gracefully arching 

branches which make a magnificent canopy. 

More than any Zelkova, its form comes closest 

to resembling an American Elm. Halka is the 

fastest growing Zelkova cultivar. 

Wireless ® Zelkova 

Zelkova serrata ‘Village Green’ 

Village Green Zelkova 

Zone: 5 

Height: 40' 

Spread: 40' 

Shape: Vase shaped, 

rounded 



This widely used cultivar is more upright and faster 

growing than the species. Foliage is very dense, 

dark green and presents a clean appearance. 

Cultivar 

Amethyst Falls 

Blue Moon 

Longissima Alba 

Macrobotrys 

Pink Ice 

Prolific 

Southern Belle 

Bloom Color 

Amethyst/blue 

Blue 

White 

Purple/mauve 

Pink 

Lavender 

Lavender/blue 

Zelkova serrata ‘Schmidtlow’ 

Wireless ® Zelkova 

Zone: 5 

Height: 24' 

Spread: 36' 


spreading vase 


green 


Selected for its low height and broad spreading 

shape, this cultivar has an ideal shape for street 

plantings under utility lines. Its red fall color is a 

surprising extra feature. 



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USDA Cold Hardiness Map 

This map follows the USDA cold hardiness system, 

which is based on average minimum temperatures 

in each area and gives a guideline for 

plant adaptability. 

Plant material in our catalog is rated with a USDA 

zone number, which is correct to the best of our 

knowledge. Zones can be divided further into “a” 

or “b”. When used, “a” refers to the colder half of 

the zone and “b” to the warmer half. 

For example, Zone 4a indicates temperatures of 

-25° to -30° F. However, we cannot be responsible 

for hardiness since growing conditions, site 

selection and unusual winter weather will affect 

winter survival. 

Approximate Range of Average Annual Minimum Temperatures for Each Zone 

Zone 2 -50˚ to -40˚ 

Zone 5 -20˚ to -10˚ 

Zone 8 

10˚ to 20˚ 

Zone 3 -40˚ to -30˚ 

Zone 6 

-10˚ to 0˚ 

Zone 9 

20˚ to 30˚ 

Zone 4 -30˚ to -20˚ 

Zone 7 

-0˚ to 10˚ 

Zone 10 

30˚ to 40˚ 

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Our Product Line 

Whips 

Whips are almost always one-year-old 

tops. They range from being completely 

unbranched to being lightly branched 

on the lower stem. Ash, Mountain Ash, 

Linden and Honeylocust will generally 

be completely free of branches. Some 

Norway Maple varieties often have a 

number of branches while others do 

not. Red Maples, and to a lesser extent 

Sugar Maples and Crabapples, tend to 

branch freely off one-year growth. Any 

branches above 2 or 2 1 /2 feet from the 

ground are left on whips to help increase 

caliper and thus provide a sturdier stem. 

8' 

1-year whip 

7 - 8 ft. 

Branched Flowering Trees 

Hawthorns, Flowering Crabapples 

and Cherries are generally 2 year 

old trees topped at 4 to 5 feet, 

depending on cultivar. A leader is 

reestablished by taping. Flowering 

Pear and Mountain Ash have a 

dominant central leader and branch 

well naturally, so are generally 

untopped. Head height, symmetrical 

branching and straight central 

leader create a structural foundation 

for a premium quality caliper 

tree for the grower, while the heavy branch 

structure and full canopy serve the needs of 

the garden center. 

7' 

2-year flowering 

6 - 7 ft. 

Branched Shade Trees 

Varieties including Ash, Birch, 

Honeylocust, Linden, Oak, and 

some Maple are produced with 

a straight central leader and radiating 

lateral branches. Varieties 

which are not free branching, 

such as Norway Maple, Sugar 

Maple and Honeylocust, are 

topped while dormant to promote 

symmetrical branching 

during the next growing season. 

A single dominant straight leader 

is then established by hand 

taping the top shoot. Varieties 

that branch well are not topped. 

In either case, the resulting tree 

has a straight leader and 

symmetrical branching. In 

general, 6 - 8' and 1" - 1 1 /4" grade 

trees are two years old. Most 

larger sizes are three years old, 

possessing fuller heads and more 

secondary branching. 

14' 

2-year 

branched 

1 - 1 1 /4 ", 

8 - 10 ft. 

3-year 

regular 

branched 

1 3 /4 - 2", 

12 - 15 ft. 

10' 

Light Branched Trees 

These have the same 

general form as 

branched trees. They 

differ in having fewer 

and/or shorter branches. 

They are often a good, 

economical choice for 

growers who are lining 

out trees, as they have 

good sturdiness due to 

their caliper, while the 

heads are lighter and 

will be less likely to fall 

over. Growers generally 

thin out and prune back 

branches when planting, 

so this tree can work 

well for them. Garden 

centers and landscapers 

2-year 

light branched 

1 - 1 1 /4 ", 

8 - 10 ft. 

3-year light 

branched 

1 3 /4 - 2", 

12 - 15 ft. 

may not be happy with light branched trees as 

they don’t have the time to let the tree fill out. 

10' 

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Weeping Trees 

Weeping forms of Flowering Cherry, 

Crabapple, Mulberry, Siberian Peashrub and 

others are graded by head quality. Certain 

compact or dwarf forms of Crabapple, Ash, 

Linden, Locust and others are grown as 

top grafts, which are 

also graded by head 

quality. Heavy Select 

and Number 1 grades 

should be used for 

landscape installations 

and quality garden 

center sales. Number 

1 light and Number 2 

grades are lighter and 

less full, and therefore 

offered at a lower price. 

They are good for growers 

who line out stock 

for several years. 

6' 

Weeping Number 1 

head, 6 ft. 

Contorted Trees 

Contorted trees are trained 

from their first flush of 

growth as whips to develop 

a contorted, snaking trunk. 

Graded by head quality, 

the caliper of these trees 

is equivalent to straight 

trunked trees of the same 

grade and variety, but with 

a shorter overall height 

due to their curved trunks. 

As is the case with weeping 

trees, heavy select and 

Number 1 grades are best 

for landscape installation 

and garden center sales. 

Number 1 light and Number 

2 grades are a less expensive 

alternative for growers who 

line them out for several years. 

5' 

Contorted 

1" - 1 1 ⁄4" caliper 

5' - 6' height 

Balled & Burlapped Trees 

Multiple Stemmed Forms 

B&B trees are appropriate for 

lining out in the field, landscape 

installation, immediate garden 

center sales, or containerizing 

for future sale. Our B&B line 

complements bare root 

production by offering balled 

and burlapped trees of varieties 

that are difficult to handle bare 

root. Some varieties are offered 

B&B as well as bare root so 

growers can choose the type of 

liner that works best for them. 

Trees are carefully dug by hand 

by our own crews. 

6' 

Six–foot B&B 

A variety of plants are grown 

with multiple stems. If several 

separate root stocks are 

combined, we consider the 

plant a clump. Paper and 

European Birch are produced 

this way. Bushes and multi-stem 

trees are produced by stubbing 

a single understock just above 

ground level, and encouraging 

several stems to grow. If the 

plant matures to less than 15 

feet, we classify it as a bush. 

If it normally grows to tree-sized 

proportions we call it multi-stem. 

6' 

Multi-stemmed 

6 ft. 

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Custom 3 

These are smaller sized one year old trees. 

Far from being the “runts of the litter” of our 

regular production, these trees are grown 

apart from the rest of the crop, using special 

techniques to produce high 

quality little trees at a lower 

cost. 

These are excellent small liners 

for hot climates where larger 

trees are more subject to transplant 

shock. They are excellent 5' 

promotional items for garden 

centers, allowing advertising 

of name brand cultivars at low 

prices. And they are of ideal 

size for mail order distribution. 

Most cultivars are unbranched 

or lightly branched and sold 

as a whip grade. Plums are 

branched and listed as such. 

Custom 3 

5 ft., branched 

Custom 5 ® 

The perfect tree for the retail 

garden center! This is a small 

branched tree which is 

produced by using a variety of 

special cultural techniques. The 

tree is designed to fit neatly in 

a #5 container. The tree size and 

branch structure are exactly proportioned 

to this pot size. 

All shade tree varieties are 

produced with a straight leader so 

that the tree will continue to grow 

upright, and lower limbs may be 

removed. Most flowering trees are 

topped to produce a gracefully 

spreading canopy. 

Custom 5 ® 

*These trees 

are shipped 

bare root. 

As there is little standardization among container manufacturers, 

we recommend a pot with a top diameter of 13 inches 

and an 11 inch depth. This is a little wider than many 

producers’ #5 container. 

6' 

Custom Liner ® 

These trees are produced especially for 

growers who are concerned about the quick 

establishment and survival of their trees. 

Custom Liner ® trees are root pruned, a practice 

which results in a denser, more 

fibrous root system and less transplant 

shock. The branches are considerably 

shorter than our standard 

grade. This means they will need 

very little pruning before planting 

10' 

out. Thus the terminal buds can 

be left intact on the leader and 

branches, and straighter regrowth 

may result. 

We train Custom Liner ® trees to 

develop a good branch structure 

in the 5 to 7 foot area of the trunk. 

This is the area that is most important 

to growers in establishing the 

base of the tree’s canopy structure. 

Custom Liner ® 

1 - 1 1 /4", 

8 - 10 ft. 

Customized Canopy ® 

This is a special grade designation, exclusive to 

Schmidt’s. This is a tree developed to fill the gap 

between mass produced shade 

tree liners and individually cared 

for specimen trees. It is a large 

caliper (1 1 /2 - 2 1 /2") bare root tree 

with an especially well branched 

head. It has been grown on wide 

spacing and carefully pruned 

for three growing seasons. All 

Customized Canopy ® trees have 

straight single leaders to well above 

10 feet. They have symmetrical 

primary branching and considerable 

well spaced secondary 

branching filling out the head 

with no gaps. It is excellent for 

landscape use, containerization, 

and lining out by growers who 

desire a more rapid turnover. 

14' 

Customized 

Canopy ® 

1 3 /4 - 2" 

12 -15 ft. 



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Custom 10 ® 

A step larger in size than Custom 5 ® , these two year old trees 

are grown to create maximum appeal in the retail sales yard. 

Averaging 1" in caliper, Custom 10 ® trees give an immediate 

impact to the landscape. Branching near 32" in flowering trees, 

and just above 40" in most shade tree varieties puts the fullest 

part of the canopy at eye level where customers are better able 

to appreciate their fullness. 

Trees are grown to be exactly the right size and proportion for 

potting into a #10 container. Root systems will fit the pot with 

little trimming. We recommend a #10 container with 13 to 15 

inch depth and a 15 to 16 inch top diameter. Pots shorter than 

13 inches will not have enough depth to accommodate the 

roots of certain varieties. 

10' 

Custom 10 ® 

*These trees are 

shipped bare root. 

CustomValue ® 

CustomValue ® trees are made to 

order for garden center retailers 

who wish to offer value-priced 

trees without compromising 

quality. Their competitive retail 

price and convenient size create 

a very attractive product for 

gardeners on a budget. 

Growers who prefer to plant in the 

fall or during other times when 

bare root trees are unavailable are 

finding CustomValue ® trees to be 

excellent field liners or for shifting 

up into larger containers. 

Regardless of intended use, the 

varieties and cultivars we offer 

represent a nice cross-section of 

shade and flowering trees that 

Frisia Locust 

#5 Container 

includes patented cultivars such as Red Sunset ® 

Maple, Prairifire Crabapple, Snow Fountains ® Cherry 

and Greenspire ® Linden. 

Grown in #5 containers, CustomValue ® trees are 

pruned and trained through the season to assure 

good form and branching. Each is supported by 

a bamboo stake. They average four to six feet in 

height, depending on the variety. 

VigorLiner ® 

The VigorLiner ® series is a collection 

of high value deciduous trees grown 

in containers. Most are not widely 

available due to difficulty in bare root 

handling and transplanting. These 

container-grown liners are ideal for 

those who prefer to plant in the fall 

or at other times of year to suit 

individual production schedules. 

They are also suitable for garden 

center sales. 

Gowers find VigorLiner ® trees to be an 

economical and viable size for lining 

out and growing to landscape 

specimen size. Those in #2 and #3 

containers range in size from four to six 

feet in height, depending on variety. 

Trident Maple 


Due to customer requests for a huskier liner, we grow 

some varieties in #5 containers for an additional year. 

Growers who want to line out a larger tree for faster 

turnaround will appreciate their greater root mass and 

caliper. 

Various growing regimens are used to encourage 

the development of fibrous root systems and to eliminate 

the growth of circling roots. The resulting trees 

have better branched root systems with a greater 

number of growing root tips that, upon transplanting, 

will reach out into the soil and help to establish roots 

more quickly 

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Containerized Trees 

Our containerized shade and flowering trees are a much different product than traditional 

“container-grown" trees. Comparing the two is an “apples and oranges" affair. 

Generously graded by height and caliper as well as container size, trees are generally 

larger than those sold by container size alone. Unlike many “container-grown" trees, our 

containerized trees have strong, straight trunks with heavy caliper in relation to height. 

By “containerized," we mean that most of our trees are field grown to 

nearly finished size, then established in containers for year-round sales. During their 

years in the field, special cultural techniques including pruning, transplanting and undercutting 

help to tailor a tree ideal for finishing in containers. They possess balanced, welldeveloped 

root systems that quickly establish themselves first in the container, and then 

in the landscape. 

Containerized in early spring, trees receive intensive care including careful pruning, fertilization 

and optimal irrigation throughout the growing season. Under properly controlled 

growing conditions which we have perfected over the years, they add considerable 

branch length, leaf density and caliper size while growing in containers. Because we pioneered 

containerization of field grown trees, you can depend on us to provide the best 

in the business. Eliminate the springtime headaches of potting your own. Let us do the 

work of growing premium trees and shrubs so you can concentrate on selling them. 

8' 

Red Sunset 

Maple 


Shrubs 

Hardy deciduous shrubs that complement our tree product 

line are offered in #2 and #5 Containers. Approximately 

two dozen species are offered from year to year, with a 

variety of cultivars offered within each species. These 

include but are not limited to: Barberry, Buddleia, 

Dogwood, Euonymus, Forsythia, Hydrangea, St. 

Johnswort, Beauty Bush, Mockorange, Ninebark, Potentilla, 

Cistena Plum, Buckthorn, Sumac, Willow, Spiraea, 

Snowberry, Lilac and Weigela. 

Shrub availability is published in our Container Stock 

Available list and is posted on our password-protected 

online shopping site. 

Our tree product line includes deciduous shrubs that 

lend themselves to being grown as small trees. By top 

grafting or developing a canopy atop an own-root 

standard, we offer a line of small-scale trees that are 

ideally suited for container culture and small-space 

gardening. Dwarf Forsythia, Contoneaster, Smoketree, 

Dwarf Korean Lilac, Japanese and Chinese Tree Lilacs, 

and Dappled Willow are among the tree-like shrubs 

described in our Reference Guide. 



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UtiliTrees 

Trees worthy of our UtiliTrees designation are those 

best suited for planting in the restricted zone between 

street and sidewalk and beneath utility lines. All 

mature at heights that are unlikely to tangle with overhead 

lines. 

Pedestrian-friendly branching is compact or vaseshaped 

to allow for pruning without destroying the 

shape of the tree. Disease and pest resistant, these 

cultivars are tolerant of varied soils, climates and urban 

growing conditions, and require minimal maintenance. 

Landscape architects, urban foresters, utility 

company arborists and other tree specifiers 

are invited to use our TreeLocator SM service to 

find these trees in their region, grown to 

landscape size by our customers. 

Our new UtiliTrees poster is now 

available. Call today for your copy! 

Variety H W Variety H W Variety H W 

Trident Maple 20' 20' 

Hedge Maple 30' 30' 

Flame Maple 20' 20' 

Flamingo Box Elder 20' 15' 

Kelly's Gold Box Elder 20' 20' 

Variegated Box Elder 25' 20' 

Globe Norway Maple 15' 18' 

Rugged Charm Maple 20' 15' 

Tatarian Maple 25' 20' 

Autumn Brilliance ® Serviceberry 20' 15' 

Cole’s Select Serviceberry 20' 15' 

Princess Diana Serviceberry 20' 15' 

Snowcloud Serviceberry 25' 15' 

Crimson Cloud Hawthorn 25' 18' 

Lavalle Hawthorn 28' 20' 

Snowbird Hawthorn 22' 20' 

Toba Hawthorn 20' 20' 

Washington Hawthorn 25' 20' 

Golden Desert ® Ash 20' 18' 

Leprechaun Ash 18' 16' 

Columnar Goldenchain 20' 10' 

Amur Maackia 25' 20' 

Adirondack Crabapple 18' 10' 

Golden Raindrops ® Crabapple 20' 15' 

Red Barron Crabapple 18' 8' 

Red Jewel Crabapple 15' 12' 

Sentinel Crabapple 20' 12' 

Amanogawa Cherry 20' 6' 

Cascade Snow Cherry 25' 20' 

Sargent Cherry 30' 30' 

Snow Goose Cherry 20' 20 

Spire Cherry 30' 10' 

Big Cis ® Plum 14' 12' 

Mt. St. Helens ® Plum 20' 20' 

Newport Plum 20' 20' 

Thundercloud Plum 20' 20' 

Jack ® Pear 16' 10' 

Red Cascade Mountain Ash 16' 8' 

Beijing Gold Tree Lilac 20' 20' 

China Snow ® Tree Lilac 20' 20' 

Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac 20' 15' 

Summer Charm ® Tree Lilac 20' 15' 

Wireless ® Zelkova 24' 36' 

This icon designates items as UtiliTrees 

Tree Locator SM 

Tree Locator SM is one of the many ways we help our customers market their trees. It’s designed to build 

relationships between our customers and tree specifiers including landscape architects, designers, urban foresters and 

landscape contractors. 

Tree specifiers: 

Can’t find a local source for trees described in our catalog and reference guide? We invite you to call or fax our 

Oregon office with your “want list” of the trees we grow. We’ll match your needs with growers in your area who have 

purchased our liners for growing on to finished size. We’ll provide their names so you can call them directly for availability. 

We’re sure you’ll find Tree Locator SM to be a useful tool for finding the finest trees. 

Growers: 

Tree Locator SM helps to bridge the gap between the demand for some of our newer cultivars 

and unusual varieties, and local availability. When you purchase our liners for planting and 

growing on to landscape size, your company name is entered into our sales history 

database. This is shared with tree specifiers who call us in search of the finest trees. It 

works! Ask your Schmidt sales representative for examples of tree sales that occurred for our 

customers, thanks to a referral from Tree Locator SM . 

Call 1-800-825-8202 and request a Tree Locator SM search tailored to your needs. 

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Welcome to our website 

Log on to our website for a virtual tour of the nursery. Nothing beats a 

personal visit, but our website will help you to visualize the beautiful trees 

we grow and tempt you to visit us. Learn about our staff and services, our 

trees, and what’s going on at the nursery. 

Informative articles describing many of our trees in detail are posted here, 

along with color versions of the photos that appear in black and white in 

our newsprint stock available lists. A search feature puts this information 

at your fingertips so you can use it in your efforts to market the trees we 

sell to you. 

From our home page, customers may access our 

password-protected online shopping site. Once you are 

assigned a Username and Password, you are ready to 

experience the speed, ease and convenience of online ordering. 


Prices and Availability 

Reference Guide Our reference guide is “priceless” 

so our wholesale customers can share the 

wealth of information it contains with specifiers, 

customers and consumers. Published every other 

year, it is widely used in the nursery and landscape 

trades and academic circles as a valuable reference 

for up-to-date cultivars and unusual plants. 

Price catalogs are available to the nursery trade 

and other green industry professionals by calling 

our office or the sales representative in your region. 

Catalogs are published in the spring of each year 

and include additional trees and shrubs that are 

not listed in this Reference Guide due to lesser 

availability. Bare root catalogs list bare root, seedling, 

balled and burlapped, conifer and VigorLiner ® 

prices. Container catalogs list deciduous trees and 

shrubs, conifers and B&B materials. 

Availability lists are published on newsprint and 

mailed to active customers or by request. Bare 

root and container lists are printed on alternate 

weeks, and both include B&B availability. Container 

availability is updated daily on our customers-only, 

password protected online shopping site, accessible 

from our home page, www.jfschmidt.com. 

J. Frank Schmidt, Jr. Arboretum 

We invite you to see for yourself what sets our nursery 

apart from the others. We are proud of the wide range 

of high quality trees we grow, and would like to show 

them to you. A personalized tour of our fields will help 

us to serve your plant material needs better than ever. 

Remember that the J. Frank Schmidt, Jr. Arboretum 

is always available for customer use and enjoyment. 

Established two decades ago, it showcases over 400 

species and varieties of deciduous trees, plus numerous 

shrubs and conifers. The show of flower, fruit, 

foliage and form changes daily throughout the year. 

We encourage you to bring your camera and enjoy. 



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Index 

Acer (Maple) ............................................. 5 

buergeranum (Trident) ............................ 5 

campestre (Hedge) ................................. 5 

circinatum (Vine) ..................................... 5 

freemanii ................................................. 6 

ginnala (Amur) ........................................ 6 

glabrum (Rocky Mountain) .................... 6 

grandidentatum (Big Tooth) .................... 7 

griseum (Paperbark) ............................... 7 

henryi ...................................................... 7 

miyabei ................................................... 7 

negundo (Box Elder) .............................. 7 

nigrum (Black) ........................................ 8 

palmatum (Japanese) ............................. 8 

pensylvanicum (Striped) ....................... 10 

platanoides (Norway) ............................ 10 

pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) ................. 12 

rubrum (Red) ........................................ 13 

saccharinum (Silver) ............................. 15 

saccharum (Sugar) ............................... 15 

tataricum .............................................. 17 

truncatum ............................................. 17 

Aesculus (Horsechestnut, Buckeye) ...... 17 

Alder - Alnus .......................................... 17 

Alnus (Alder) ........................................... 17 

Amelanchier (Serviceberry) .................... 18 

Apricot, Flowering - Prunus ................. 51 

Ash - Fraxinus ........................................ 29 

Aspen - Populus .................................... 50 

Bald Cypress - Taxodium ..................... 63 

Beech - Fagus ....................................... 28 

Betula (Birch) .......................................... 19 

Birch - Betula ......................................... 19 

Buckeye - Aesculus ............................... 17 

Buckthorn - Rhamnus ........................... 59 

Caragana (Siberian Pea) ......................... 21 

Carpinus (Hornbeam) ............................. 21 

Catalpa ................................................... 21 

Celtis (Hackberry) ................................... 22 

Cercidiphyllum (Katsura Tree) ................ 22 

Cercis (Redbud) ...................................... 22 

Cherry, Japanese - Prunus ................... 51 

Chamaecyparis (Falsecypress) ............... 23 

Chionanthus (Fringe Tree) ...................... 23 

Cladrastis (Yellowwood) ......................... 23 

Chokecherry - Prunus ........................... 51 

Cork Tree - Phellodendron .................... 49 

Cornus (Dogwood) ................................. 24 

Cotinus (Smoketree) ............................... 26 

Cotoneaster ............................................ 26 

Cottonwood - Populus .......................... 50 

Crabapple - Malus ................................. 37 

Crataegus (Hawthorn) ............................ 26 

Dawn Redwood - Metasequoia ............ 48 

Dogwood - Cornus ................................ 24 

Elaeagnus (Olive) .................................... 28 

Elm - Ulmus ........................................... 65 

Eucommia (Hardy Rubber Tree) ............. 28 

Falsecypress - Chamaecyparis ............. 23 

Fagus (Beech) ......................................... 28 

Fraxinus (Ash) ......................................... 29 

Fringe Tree - Chionanthus .................... 23 

Ginkgo .................................................... 31 

Gleditsia (Honeylocust) .......................... 32 

Goldenchain - Laburnum ...................... 34 

Goldenrain Tree - Koelreuteria .............. 34 

Gymnocladus (Kentucky Coffee Tree) .... 33 

Hackberry - Celtis ................................. 22 

Halesia (Silverbell) .................................. 33 

Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) ........................ 33 

Hardy Rubber Tree - Eucommia ........... 28 

Hawthorn - Crataegus ........................... 26 

Heptacodium (Seven-son Flower) .......... 34 

Honeylocust - Gleditsia ......................... 32 

Hophornbeam - Ostrya ......................... 48 

Hornbeam - Carpinus ............................ 21 

Horsechestnut - Aesculus .................... 17 

Juniperus (Juniper) ................................. 34 

Katsura Tree - Cercidiphyllum .............. 22 

Kentucky Coffee Tree - Gymnocladus ... 33 

Koelreuteria (Goldenrain Tree) ................ 34 

Laburnum (Goldenchain) ........................ 34 

Lilac - Syringa ........................................ 62 

Linden - Tilia .......................................... 63 

Liquidambar (Sweetgum) ....................... 35 

Liriodendron (Tulip Tree) ......................... 35 

Locust - Robinia .................................... 59 

Maackia ................................................. 36 

Magnolia ................................................. 36 

Malus (Crabapple) .................................. 37 

Maple - Acer ............................................ 5 

Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood) .............. 48 

Morus (Mulberry) .................................... 48 

Mountain Ash - Sorbus ......................... 61 

Mulberry - Morus ................................... 48 

Nyssa (Tupelo) ........................................ 48 

Oak - Quercus ........................................ 57 

Olive - Elaeagnus ................................... 28 

Ostrya (Hophornbeam) ........................... 48 

Oxydendrum (Sourwood) ....................... 48 

Pagodatree - Sophora .......................... 61 

Parrotia ................................................... 48 

Pear, Flowering - Pyrus ........................ 54 

Phellodendron (Cork Tree) ...................... 49 

Picea (Spruce) ........................................ 49 

Pine - Pinus ............................................ 49 

Pinus (Pine) ............................................. 49 

Pistacia (Pistache) .................................. 49 

Planetree - Platanus .............................. 50 

Platanus (Planetree) ................................ 50 

Plum, Purple Leaf - Prunus .................. 54 

Poplar - Populus .................................... 50 

Populus (Aspen, Cottonwood, Poplar) .... 50 

Prunus (Plum, Purple Leaf) ..................... 54 

Prunus (Cherry, Japanese) ..................... 51 

Prunus (Species) .................................... 51 

Pyrus (Pear, Flowering) ........................... 54 

Quercus (Oak) ......................................... 57 

Redbud - Cercis .................................... 22 

Rhamnus (Buckthorn) ............................. 59 

Robinia (Locust) ..................................... 59 

Salix (Willow) .......................................... 60 

Sassafras ................................................ 61 

Serviceberry - Amelanchier .................. 18 

Seven-son Flower - Heptacodium ....... 34 

Siberian Pea - Caragana ....................... 21 

Silverbell - Halesia ................................. 33 

Smoketree - Cotinus ............................. 26 

Snowbell - Styrax .................................. 62 

Sophora (Pagodatree) ............................ 61 

Sorbus (Mountain Ash) ........................... 61 

Sourwood - Oxydendrum ...................... 48 

Spruce - Picea ....................................... 49 

Stewartia ................................................. 62 

Styrax (Snowbell) .................................... 62 

Sweetgum - Liquidambar ...................... 35 

Syringa (Tree Lilac) ................................. 62 

Taxodium (Bald Cypress) ........................ 63 

Tilia (Linden) ........................................... 63 

Tulip Tree - Liriodendron ....................... 35 

Tupelo - Nyssa ....................................... 48 

Ulmus (Elm) ............................................ 65 

Willow - Salix ......................................... 60 

Wisteria ................................................... 67 

Witch Hazel - Hamamelis ...................... 33 

Yellowwood - Cladrastis ....................... 23 

Zelkova ................................................... 67 

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